Mattie Mae Hood "Sweet," the 6th of 9 children was born to the parentage of the late Starling Hood and Addie Walker-Hood. She was born on March 4, 1953, in Karnack, Texas.

Mattie "Sweet" Hood, accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at an early age and was a member of Mt. Ridge Baptist Church of Karnack, Texas. Sweet was blessed with one daughter, three grandchildren and one great grand-daughter that she loved, adored and cherished. Sweet started her career working at the Motor Supply Warehouse in Karnack, Texas. She worked there for many years until it closed. She then became a machine operator at Woodlawn Manufacturing in Woodlawn, Texas until her retirement. Sweet enjoyed life, going to church, cooking, eating out and traveling. Most of all she enjoyed family and spending time with her daughter and grandchildren. To them she will always be "Nana."

Mattie Mae Hood peacefully gained her "WINGS" on Sunday, April 19, 2026, in Longview, Texas. In addition to her parents; five brothers, Starling Hood, Jr., Fred Hood, Dock Hood, James Hood and George Hood; two sisters, Willie Mae Davidson and Susie Hood and one sister-in-law, Ruby Hood, all preceded her in death.

Sweet leaves to cherish her memory, one daughter, Yashica Hood; three grandchildren, Kenny Jackson, Destiny Jackson and D'Mauri Woodrow; one great grand-daughter, Alely Rodriguez-Jackson; one sister, Margaret Esters (Arthur) and brother-in-law, Willie Davidson along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 26, 2026, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home.