Mrs. Hodge was born in Statesville, NC. She graduated from Douglass High School, Kingsport in 1952. She was an entrepreneur, caregiver, and had a heart for raising children. She was a member of Central Baptist Church and when moving to Knoxville, TN she was under the Watchcare of Freedom Fellowship Christian Church.
Mrs. Hodge was preceded in death by her husband, Sanford Hodge, Sr.; parents, Gladys Marie Edwards and Step-father Kemp Edwards; sister, Edith Beatty; grandchildren, Joshua Harold and Jeremiah Foster.
She leaves to mourn her children, Jimmy Foster (Polly), Sanford Hodge, Jr., Mary Cornelius, Gloria Hodge and Harmony Damita Mason; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
The family will receive friends Saturday, February 21, 2015 from 1:00PM until 2:00PM at Central Baptist Church 301 Carver St. Kingsport, TN 37660 or anytime at the home of her niece Tiffany Butts, 1540 Carolina Ave, Kingsport.
A Funeral Service will follow with Pastor Derrick Wakefield, officiating.
Pallbearers are Sanford Hodge, Jr, Jimmy Foster, Cedric Hodge, Kennan Mason, Rayquon Woodbury and Carl Hyson.
The Graveside Service will be held Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 3:00PM in the Meditation Garden at Oak Hill Memorial Park.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Diana Nunley, Nafeesaha McCellon and Nakevia Perry.
An online guest registry may be signed at www.OakHillFH.com.
