Tryon, N.C. - Evelyn Elizabeth Hipp Hood, 86, of Tryon, NC died Friday, March 23, 2007 in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Polk Co., NC, she was one of 13 children, the daughter of the late Lewis Earl and Minnie Arledge Hipp. She was the widow of Earl Ripley Hood who died in 2003. She retired from Southern Mercerizing, Tryon, NC. She was a member of Pacolet Baptist Church, Lynn, NC. Surviving are: four daughters, Gayle Hood Price (L.D.) of Shelby, NC; Rebecca Covil (Jerry) of Inman, SC, Jane Huskey (Bob) of Shelby, NC and Ann Earley (Dennis) of Landrum, SC; a brother, Lloyd Hipp of Spokane, WA; 8 grandchildren, Robin, Britt, and Lynn Bacon; Susan Weaver; Chris Sumner; Perry and Joey Huskey, Melody and Kevin Earley. Also surviving are 9 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 25, 2007 in Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Landrum, SC with Pastor Stephen Wise officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. The family is at the home of a daughter, Ann Earley, 101 Green Hill Road, Landrum, SC.
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