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Lois Wood Obituary
SEAGROVE - Lois Shirley Wood, age 78, of 5817 Ridge Road, Seagrove, died Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at her home.
A Graveside Service will be held Sunday, September 7, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at Hector Union Cemetery, Burdett, NY.
Mrs. Wood was a native of Ithaca, NY and retired from Emerson Power Transmission in Ithaca, NY. She attended Why Not Wesleyan Church in Seagrove and was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred George Wood, and daughter, Merry Burnham. Dedicated to her family, she was known for her cooking and her handmade gifts to others.
She is survived by daughters, Sandra Woodard of Seagrove, NC, Sally Saunders of Seagrove, NC, Jacqueline Lovell of Montour Falls, NY; sons, Lewis Lent of Bridgewater, MA, George Wood of Newfield, NY, Mark Wood of Burdett, NY; 24 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; stepsisters, Janice Hamilton of VA, Karen Cooper of NY; stepbrothers, Wayne and Jerry VanEtten, both of NY.
The family will receive friends Thursday, September 4, 2008, from 6 - 8 p.m. at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, NC and on Saturday, September 6, 2008, from 6 - 8 p.m. at Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, Watkins Glen, NY. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, NC 27204-0009.
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Janet Saunders
September 9, 2008
I am very lucky to have known "Ma" as almost everyone called her. She was always ready to listen and always had an opinion. She liked people and let you know it from the beginning. I am proud to call her my friend. She will be missed but she left a blueprint on how to live everyday. Love you "Ma".
Sally (Wood)Saunders
September 6, 2008
My Mother; Mother To All! My mother was not only "Mother" to us seven who were naturally hers; but also our children and their children; she mothered countless others; all of our friends that we made and their families; all the people that she worked with and would come to her for their many needs; she loved and adopted one and all. You would know that she had adopted you when you would recieve a beautiful hand crocheted item from her; or a home-cooked meal. Every stitch, and every meal was made with love. When I think of Ma, I often think of "Dorcas" from the Bible of whom was said; "she was known for her many good works". Pa and Ma taught us all a valuable lesson in how to love, accept, help and respect those that our lives bring us in contact with. We are truley blessed to have that legacy. We will miss you and love you forever, Ma. Thank you!
Chester Houseworth Jr.
September 5, 2008
sorry to hear about ma, my sympathy goes out to the family.
Chester Houseworth Jr
&family
Karen Dean
September 5, 2008
So sorry to read about Ma! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Co-workers/friends from Emerson
September 4, 2008
Our thoughts and prayer go out to you.
Deb Rumsey
September 4, 2008
Jackie, Mark and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Take comfort in the memories and peace in knowing she is with your dad. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Deb Rumsey
Tina Kastenhuber
September 4, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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