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Alma R. Wood CHESAPEAKE - Alma Ruffin Wood, 93, of the 1000 block of Great Bridge Blvd., departed this life Oct. 28, 2008. Born in Norfolk, she was a teacher in the Chesapeake Public Schools System for more than 40 years until her retirement. Mrs. Wood was a longtime member of New Hope United Church of Christ, where she served on the Usher Board and the Hospitality Committee. She also held membership in Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and the Moles Society Club. Mrs. Wood is predeceased by her husband, Clifton A. Wood Sr. She is survived by her son, Clifton A. Wood Jr. and wife Rhonda of Virginia Beach; three sisters-in-law, Geneva Ford of Portsmouth, Alberta Watson and Beatrice Thomas of Norfolk; and a host of godchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A funeral will be held 1 p.m. Saturday in New Hope United Church of Christ. Interment will follow in Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing will begin at 2 p.m. today in Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake, where a wake will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. We invite you to send a condolence message in the family's guestbook at www.pretlowandsons.com.
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Foster Miles, Jr.
November 7, 2008
To the Family of Mrs. Wood: My sincere sympathy to each of you. I just heard today of the death of Mrs. Wood. I was very fond of her, having met her as a new teacher teaching across the hall from her at Crestwood High School. She was a lovely person.
Carlton Sykes
November 3, 2008
Clifton,
Be encouraged at this your time of loss. Your mother was always encouraging to me throughout my childhood at New Hope UCC. She always had a kind word for me. I am grateful for the memory.
Oprail Phillips
November 1, 2008
Dear Clifton and Family
We were sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. May God's love embrace you and your memories brighten your days. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Always,
Oprail, Brian and Family
Larry Mills
November 1, 2008
To Cliff, Rhonda, and Family: I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. She is now with God, where he has promised eternal happiness forever, and forever. Today your heart may seem heavy with sorrow, but peace from God will comfort your tomorrows.
With God's Love, Cousin Larry
Joyce L. Pierce-Smith
October 31, 2008
Dear Clifton,
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your Mother. While I do not visit the Hampton Roads area often and have not seen your Mom in person, I have over the last several years enjoyed the times spent talking with her over the phone. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Your friend always,
Laura Webb Smith
October 31, 2008
Dear Clifton & Family,
May the God of all comfort, comfort you at this time. Sorry I am just hearing of the passing of your mother and will be unable to attend any of the services, but please know that my prayers are with you and the other members of the family.
Your Cousin,
William A. White, Jr
October 31, 2008
I pray that the Lord will comfort you doing your loss, but to be absent from the body is to be present with the lord.
William A. White, Jr (Crestwood High Class of 1963)
James & Jackie Blackett
October 31, 2008
Christian Sympathy to the Wood family on the passing of your mother. We are praying that the Lord will give you peace during this challenging time. God bless you all!
Margie Edwards
October 31, 2008
So sorry to hear of your loss. But hoping that knowing others care, will give the family a bit of comfort . Mrs. Wood was one of my teachers .I loved and respected her very much .
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