Cynthia ‘Diann’ Hood

We lost a gem – Diann was born April 26, 1951 in Eupora, Miss.

She lived in Washington, California, Mississippi and Arizona for the past couple of decades.

She is survived by a daughter, Rachael Richardson; a son, Mike Griffin; and her two sisters, Rita and Becki. And, of course, by many friends.

Diann was kind to everyone and always there to bring a smile. It may have been a practical joke you weren’t expecting, but the smile always came. One would be hard pressed to find a person who had a bad word to say about her.

Diann took a bad fall a few weeks ago and sustained a major brain injury; she fought it valiantly but it still got the best of her.

She will be sorely missed by all.

Friends and family will meet at The Alamo Saloon off Saguaro Blvd. in Fountain Hills at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 16, to honor Diann and share stories.

All who knew her are welcome to attend.