Barbara Dianne Hagood
April 11, 1949 - September 5, 2022
We are sad to let you know Barbara “Dianne” Hagood, born on April 11, 1949, passed away after her second courageous fight with cancer on September 5, 2022.
Dianne lived in Abbeville, LA, she was one of five children born to the late Clifton Earl Hagood, Sr. and Mary Kitchell Hagood. Dianne is preceded in death by her uncle James R. Kitchell, Sr. (Heloise "Doll"), her aunts Isabel Kitchell, Louise Kitchell Burroughs, Bird Kitchell Speer, her siblings Clifton Earl Hagood, Jr. and Rose Mary Hagood, and her cousins Howard Speer and Rebecca “Becky” Kitchell Belaire. She will be forever remembered by her brothers Lawrence (Michelle) and William "Bill" (Debbie); her sister-in-law Judy; her #1 nephew and niece; William "Billy" and Amanda "Mandy" Hagood. Dianne will be missed by her first cousins—who were more like siblings as they grew up together—James "Paw Paw" (Marilyn) and Reed (Beth) Kitchell, along with countless other cousins and friends who were blessed to know her. She also leaves behind her beloved dog, Odette Mary Marie.
Dianne grew up on Charity Street in a house filled with her parents, four siblings, her uncle and his wife and their three kids, and two aunts—there was never a dull moment. She graduated from Abbeville High School in 1967. After moving to Houston she matriculated from University of Houston and began her life-long career as a landman. From Mobil, to WT Offshore, to Ajax Resources—to name a few—she was a powerhouse in this male-dominated field for over 40 years. She was an active member of AAPL, chairing many committees and serving as a Director at the national level and the HAPL regionally.
Outside of her professional career Dianne believed in giving back. She was on the Board of Directors of Cancare, Board of The Chaplaincy Fund at M.D.Anderson, and was a patron of the Houston Opera and Ballet. She was also very active at St. John the Divine serving as a Stephen Minister for over 30 years, Associate Vestry, and Lay Eucharistic Minister. Dianne enjoyed international travel and was lucky enough to visit many countries with various family members—she never met a gift shop she didn’t love.
Dianne will forever be remembered for her friendship and constant generosity. Houston friends and family are invited to a memorial service on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 11am at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church, 2450 River Oaks Boulevard, Houston, TX 77019. Abbeville friends and family are invited to a memorial service on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 11am at the First Presbyterian Church, 109 N Louisiana Street, Abbeville, LA 70510.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to Julie Cripe, Sue Haynie, Sabrina Keeler, Beth and Reed Kitchell, Mimi McGehee and Ellen and Donald Popejoy for their friendship and care especially in Dianne’s final days. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to St. John the Divine Episcopal Church (Stephen Ministers), 2450 River Oaks Boulevard, Houston, TX 77019 or St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 101 E Vermillion Street, Abbeville, LA 70510.