Veronica Scarlett Hodges

Veronica Scarlett Hodges, loving mother, vivacious grandmother, beloved sister, and faithful friend passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Veronica was born to the late Regina B. Young and Harry A. Gumby on January 25, 1949, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. During her primary years, Veronica was educated at the St. Malachy Elementary School. She was a 1966 graduate of John W. Hallahan Catholic High School for Girls. Veronica continued her education at Florida A&M University. She graduated from FAMU in 1972 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and history. Afterwards, she earned her master’s degree in social work from Florida State University. She also completed her course work for the Doctoral program in Clinical Social Work at the University of Pennsylvania. Veronica’s dedication to her community led her to work as a health center social worker and director of a Methadone Clinic for the city of Philadelphia. During her years at Health Center 1, she was a dedicated supervisor, co-worker, and client provider. Veronica worked diligently as a social work expert in the area of HIV administration, until her retirement in 2012. Post retirement, she found joy and fulfillment in working as a multi-state tax preparer for H & R Block and Intuit online tax support team. Veronica was a committed member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. (54 years celebrating), initiated in FAMU’s Beta Alpha Chapter in 1970. She was a member of the Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter and served on several committees, including, International Awareness and Involvement. Veronica was a proud Diamond Life member of the sorority. Veronica was also a faithful member of the Philadelphia Florida A&M Alumni Association and served on their scholarship committee. Veronica’s love of travel allowed her feet to touch every continent, numerous times over, except for Antarctica. If her travel agency, Gate 1 Tours, had a trip going, she would have been the first person to book the trip! She was especially proud to travel internationally with her two granddaughters yearly. She let everyone know how enthusiastic she was that they are both studying abroad during their college years. Veronica was an active and faithful member of St. Malachy Roman Catholic Church, where she served as a lector for many years. She could always be counted on to support her church community in all of its endeavors. Veronica leaves a legacy of love. She is survived by her beloved son and daughter-in-law, Carlton and Adrienne Scarlett, her precious granddaughters, Breya and Maya Scarlett, her loving grandson, Carlton Scarlett IV, a cherished sister, Regina Quince, nephews Gyasi Quince (Melissa) and Khary Quince (Elaine), cousin Randy Gumby, step-daughter, Shayla Scarlett, the extended Quince, Gumby, Scarlett and Mills Families, as well as many Sorors and friends. On Sunday, April 7, Veronica transitioned into new life while celebrating with her Delta Sisters, doing exactly what she loved. We are grateful to the Sorors of Middletown, DE Alumnae Chapter who provided medical and spiritual care to Veronica during this time. Veronica has been given the ultimate passport to reach destinations that we can only imagine. Veronica Scarlett Hodges, a phenomenal woman! Relatives and friends are invited to her funeral mass at 11:00am, Saturday, April 27th at the St. Malachy Catholic Church, 1429 N. 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122. Family will receive friends in church from 9:00am - 10:00am. Omega-Omega service will start at 10:00am, with Mass to follow at 11:00am. Interment private.

Veronica Scarlett Hodges

January 25, 1949 - April 7, 2024

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January 25, 1949 - April 7, 2024

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