LILLIE-WOOD-Obituary

LILLIE BELLE JOHNSON WOOD

Memphis, Tennessee

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Mrs. Lillie Belle Johnson Wood of Memphis, TN, died March 20, 2012, at the Cordova Estates Nursing Home. The daughter of the late Harvey W. and Flora Johnson of the Huntersville Community, she was active in Jackson/ Madison County through employment in the city, (Montgomery Ward) attendance at...

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Mrs. Wood was one of the sweetest people i've ever known. As neighbors and as members of Eudora Baptist Church where Dr. Wood baptized me at age ten, she was always a delightful person to be around. Her sons David and Mitchel were friends. i am sorry to learn that Mitch has passed away. My Mom and Dad, George and Velma Dunn are deceased, but on behalf of the Dunn Family--george jr, Carl, Jerry, and Barbara, we extend our deepest sympathy to the Wood family in the loss of such a wonderful...

My deeepest sympathies to Mrs. Wood's family. I was honored to serve as a bridesmaid in her wedding, Dec. 19, 1943 to Rev. Wood. She was a devout christian and a lovely lady.

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Mrs. Wood was a remarkable lady, a bright and articulate, thoughtful, and strong person. She chose a life as a pastor's wife, and as such she skillfully steered clear of taking sides in local church politics, choosing wisely to deflect efforts to pull her from her chosen role as help meet for Dr. Wood. She loved him very much, loved their two sons dearly, and did all she could for others. She chose a place of leadership in the "Junior Department" in Sunday School, using her considerable...