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Long-Time Berkeley County Municipal Judge Passes Away

Judge DiAnn F. Hood is pictured on the right. (COURTESY: Town of St. Stephen)

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – A well-respected municipal judge in Berkeley County has died.

Judge DiAnn F. Hood, 69, passed away Monday on her birthday.

She served as a judge for the towns of Bonneau, St. Stephen, Jamestown and Lake City for over 35 years. She also owned and operated Steel Magnolias Floral Design in Moncks Corner.

“The Town of St. Stephen has suffered a tremendous loss and would like to extend their deepest condolences to Judge Hood’s family,” the Town of St. Stephen posted on its official Facebook page. “The town is forever grateful for her service and dedication throughout the years, as well as the many memories that we will always cherish.”

Hood was a 1968 graduate of Macedonia High School. According to her obituary, she served local churches and communities in several roles over the years. She loved children and taught music at St. Stephen Academy, Sunday school at Bonneau Pentecostal Holiness Church and also served as the choir leader, cantata director and counselor at church youth camp. 

Her funeral service will take place at Russell Funeral Chapel, Thursday morning Jan. 14, 2021 at 12 p.m. interment will follow in Bonneau Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the chapel from 11 a.m. until the hour of service.

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