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Eugenia L. Hodges (Jeannie) was born March 7, 1942 in Detroit, MI. She was the daughter of the late John L. and Clellie Mason Baylor. Her family moved to Kingsport when Jeannie was a very young child. Jeannie attended and graduated from Douglass High School. She attended Bennett College and ETSU. She worked for the Kingsport City School system for 40 years, retiring in June 2004.
Jeannie served as Superintendent of Central Baptist Church Sunday School and was a faithful member for the Usher Board. She assisted the Deacons and Pastors with the baptism for many years. She was also involved in several community organizations.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents: George McGhee and Estelle Stafford; paternal grandparents: James and Bessie Hipps; sisters: Elizabeth Cunningham and Linda Faye Mason and her brother: William “Billy” Hipps.
Jeannie leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband: Willie E. Hodges; Children: Lisa Greer, Kingsport and Susan Hodges of North Carolina. Granddaughter: Sunny Hodges; grandsons: Armande Hodges, Christopher White, and Shane Greer. Great grandchildren: Alexa, Khloe and Tavis III. Sister: Ellen “Francine” Mason. Six nieces, three nephews and several great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews.
Receiving of friends will be Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at Central Baptist Church from 11:00 AM until 12:00 noon with her home going service to begin at 12. Burial will follow in East Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
To all the friends and family that visited Jeannie, drove her to church, baked her favorite cake, brought her favorite foods or snacks and remembered her in your thoughts and prayer. Thank you. An also to Amedysis Hospice and Tonya.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Oasis of Kingsport, Small Miracles Therapeutic Equestrian Center, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.