Dorothy Jean Ducksworth Hood Young Obituary

The family announces the passing of Dorothy Jean Ducksworth Hood Young (Scotch Plains, New Jersey) on June 14, 2026. Dorothy, born on December 15, 1939 in Laurel, Mississippi, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Dorothy Jean Ducksworth Hood Young or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Worthie Ducksworth and Annie Lene Ducksworth. She is survived by: her daughters, Portia Hood-Marshall and Kimberly Hood; her grandchildren, Sawyer West, Remy Marshall and Hunter Marshall; her siblings, Thelma Thomas, Russell Ducksworth (Nirmala), Connie Edwards (Rudolph), Harry Ducksworth (Valerie), LaJuana Ducksworth and Michael Ducksworth; Charles Hood.