DORIS WOOD Obituary

WOOD, Doris L.

Doris L. Wood died peacefully in Richfield, OH, December 19, 2020. Born April 23, 1934, in Whitley Co. KY, to the late Herbert and Delphia Burnett, graduated from Whitley Co. High School in 1952, and pursued her teaching career, graduating from the University of Kentucky in 1962.

Doris spent 35 years teaching in the Miamisburg School District. Upon retirement she continued her passion for education by raising money for scholarships for Miamisburg graduates. She was a member of St. James United Methodist Church. Doris eventually moved to Tennessee and then Northeast Ohio to live near her immediate family.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 42 years, David C. Wood, sister Pauline (Hubert) Pruitt and brother, Roscoe Burnett. She is survived by her son David, his wife Melissa, grandchildren Charles, Kate, and William, brothers George (Helen) and Lincoln (Wanda) Burnett, sisters Betty (Lolan) Redden, and Pat(Don) Angel, along with many nieces, nephews, and close friends including Gail Croskey who traveled often to visit with her.

A celebration of life will take place in Miamisburg at a later time. Donations can be made is her memory to the Miamisburg Schools Education Foundation Retired Miamisburg Schools Employees Scholarship Fund which is held at the Dayton Foundation, 1401 South Main Street Suite 100 Dayton, OH 45409. or St. James United Methodist Church. A special thanks to Kitty Still and the staff at the Renaissance of Richfield who became like family and cared so dearly for Doris during these last years.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Dec. 30, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for DORIS WOOD

9 Entries

Tanya Turner Ooten

January 2, 2021

Mrs. Wood was my 5th grade teacher at HV Bear, what a year it was! That was the year of the Teacher Strike, my sweet 4th grade teacher took me over and introduced me to Mrs.Wood on the picket line. For a “mean” teacher she was really nice. During that same year we moved from that area across the river and I had to leave my beloved teachers and school and start at Mound after Spring break, I was so upset, I told Mrs. Wood my new address she was so sure I would love it and be fine, I ask her how she knew?? Turns out, I moved into her neighborhood and she was right ! I loved her so much along with Mr. Wood, he would buy me candy sticks when I made it to Wantz. The Wood Family was a true blessing in Miamisburg schools.

Annette Roe Miller

December 31, 2020

Mrs. Wood was my 3rd grade teacher and made a memorable impression on me. I was fortunate enough to see her several times over the years as an adult and I respected her even more. My condolences to her family and friends. She was a special lady to so many.

Brenda Brown

December 31, 2020

Brenda Brown

December 31, 2020

I have missed her so much since she moved away. She was a teacher and friend that I respected very much!. She was an intricate part of the Bear School reunion at the Msbg. Mound Park in 2010. She was a honored member of the Bear School Ladies Luncheon that was once a month for quite awhile. I will remember her fondly and miss her forever.

Brent Anslinger

December 30, 2020

I have always credited her with one of my most influential childhood moments. It was one of those moments that I look back on and realize how much it influenced who I became as an adult. In February 1987 she held up a National Geographic of the Appalachian Trail and told the class about how she was going to hike the trail with Dave when they retired. This is the moment that planted a seed for a dream I fulfilled 10 years later when I hiked from Georgia to Maine in 1997. I was happy to send her postcards from the trail and show her a slideshow of my 5 month hike when I got home. I went on to hike other long trails and introduce others to backpacking professionally including an annual AT Trip Planning class where I always love telling the story of how my dream began. We will be forever linked because of that seed she planted in me as an 11 year old. I have even been back to Bear School to share stories of my hike with my daughter's class ironically in the same room where it all began. The cycle continues. Thank you Mrs. Wood.

Mary E Smith

December 30, 2020

She was my 5th grade teacher. She kept it real, but I learned a lot from her. I holds a very high respect for Mrs. Wood. May you rest in peace

Jo Ann Espey

December 30, 2020

My 5 grade teacher,Loved her dearly.She ran a tight ship,Will always remember you,Thank you and God Bless,RIP

Vickie Flynn

December 30, 2020

One of the best teachers that I had at Bear. I loved her and Mr. Wood who was my jr.hs. Assistant principal. They are now together teaching in Heaven. Prayers for Little Dave and his family❤

Sue Barlett

December 30, 2020

She was always so nice to everyone. RIP Mrs. Wood

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