She was born March 28, 1921 in Hampton, South Carolina; and has been a resident of the area for 73 years coming from Savannah, Georgia. She was a laborer in the manufacturing industry and was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Hodge, brothers and sisters. Survivors include her daughter, Diane Taylor and husband, Thomas of Lake Wales; son, Johnny Hodge and wife, Gloria of Old Town; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

No services are scheduled at this time.