Joann VanHook Wood

Joann VanHook Wood

Joann Wood Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Dec. 9 to Dec. 11, 2008.
Joann VanHook Wood, 74, went to be with the Lord and her husband, Terry Lee Wood, at 5:40 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 2008. She was a homemaker, and had worked at Columbia House 925 Warehouse. She was born Sept. 16, 1934, in Fontanet, to Z. Dean VanHook and Grace Long VanHook.Survivors include three sons, Terry Jo and wife Sandy of Fontanet, Jeff and wife Darllea of Terre Haute, and Bill and wife Sandy of Rosedale; one brother, William Dean “Nip” VanHook of Fontanet; two sisters, Jean Chubrillo and husband Victor, and Mary Alice Buffo, all of Clinton; one sister-in-law, Lucille VanHook of Fontanet; seven grandchildren, Terri Jo Livingston, Justin Wood, Austin Wood, Lacy Wood, Jesi Wood, Kori Wood and Kristy Carpenter; four great-grandchildren, Ronnie Michael Livingston, Zachary Livingston, Sarah Livingston and Rhiley Evanson. She was preceded in death by her husband; four sisters, Mildred Walthen, Helen VanHook, Mable Detrick and Dorothy Rolando; and two brothers, Wayne VanHook and James VanHook.She was an avid animal lover and loved raising deer. She was a crafter and doll maker.Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Mattox-Wood Funeral Home, 4660 N. Lafayette Ave., with the Revs. Bill Herb and Kenny Tilford officiating. Burial is in Rosedale Cemetery. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday.

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January 3, 2009

Rich and Karla Buis posted to the memorial.

December 12, 2008

Greg and Ronna Rewers posted to the memorial.

December 11, 2008

Lisa & Scott Garrison posted to the memorial.

Rich and Karla Buis

January 3, 2009

To the Woods Boys and families, we know how difficult it must be to have lost your Mother. Our deepest sympathies to you.

Greg and Ronna Rewers

December 12, 2008

Bill and Sandy,
We are sorry to hear of your loss, if you need anything please call. You are in our thoughts and prayers

Lisa & Scott Garrison

December 11, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

The Mahalek's

December 11, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Zebbie Glover

December 11, 2008

You will be missed Aunt Joann! I will always remember your laugh.

Carla Frazier

December 11, 2008

Peace, prayers and blessings to the family. May your memories give you strength.

Yvonne Kraemer

December 11, 2008

Our deepest sympathies in your family's loss. God bless.

Julia Ann (Mrs. Jack) Hoffman

December 10, 2008

My sincere sympathy to the entire family on Joann's passing. She was a lovely lady, so friendly and caring.

Tricia McCammon (Rankin)

December 10, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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