Sharon "Sherry" A Hood

She was born on January 16, 1945 in Peoria to Albert and Zertha (Whitley) Elliott. She married Gene Hood on May 16, 1980 in East Peoria. He preceded her in death on December 5, 2001. Her parents and one brother, Ed Elliott.

She is survived by her daughter, Jessica (Alex) Rusciano of Fishers, IN; four step-children, Jeanne (Bill) Umphenour of Catlin, IL, Jon Hood of Glasford, Janet (Pat) Rogers of Peoria, and Pamela (Dale) Christianson of East Peoria; ten grandchildren, Joseph, Kirstie, Jon Derek, Joseph, Laura, Lindsey, Kyle, Brooks, Wyatt, and Sophia; fourteen great-grandchildren; and two siblings, Joyce (Mike) Brooks of East Peoria and Kenneth (Joan) Elliott of Springfield, IL.

Sherry worked in production with Caterpillar Inc for many years and then with Glendale School in East Peoria as a custodian. She enjoyed spending time with her family, listening to music, bowling and traveling, especially back home to Alabama. Sherry had a giving heart and was a big supporter of St. Jude and the Wounded Warrior's Project.

A service will be at 7 pm on Friday, January 13, 2023 with visitation one hour prior to the service at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Frost Chapel Cemetery in Haleyville, AL.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude or Wounded Warriors. Words of comfort can be shared with the family at www.remmertfuneralhome.com.