Betty-Wood-Obituary

Betty Wood

Mattoon, Illinois

1931 - 2025

About

LOCATION
Mattoon, Illinois

Obituary

Send Flowers

Betty Wood, 94, passed away August 29, 2025. She was born in 1931 on a farm in Blue Mound, Illinois to Harley and Albertina Wilcox. She subsequently moved to Taylorville where she met, and in 1954 married, Sam Wood. Betty was a long-time resident of Mattoon, Illinois. She was employed until her...

Read More

Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

Always pleasant when I see her at church. may God carry you in this time of sorrow.

I really enjoyed playing bridge with Betty. She made me a better bridge player when I was just beginning to play. She taught me a lot. Sorry for your loss.

I absolutely adored Betty! The Wood's and Cornell's kept this young professional going to early chief service every Sunday for several years. Lunch afterwards was worth it. Bluegill dinners at their house was like going home. Betty was a great entertainer and made you feel so comfortable. Those years are some of my most cherished memories and friendships. Thoughts and prayers are with you.