Martha Wood Obituary
A funeral service will be held at 11:30 am Monday, February 20, 2012 at St. Francis Episcopal Church, 3506 Lawndale Ave, Greensboro, NC 27408. Burial will follow in the Bethlehem United Methodist Church Cemetery, 6103 Appomattox Rd., Climax NC. The family will receive friends from 5:30 until 7:00 pm Sunday at St. Francis church.
Martha was born in Climax the daughter of the late William Paul and Mary Ethel Kivett Coble. She graduated in 1948 from Pleasant Garden High School and later from High Point College School of Nursing. She later received a BS in nursing from A&T University. Her nursing career spanned over 50 years starting with The National Children's Hospital in Washington, DC, then to Wesley Long Hospital in the Obstetrics Dept. She then continued her career in the OBGYN practice of Dr. William Reed Wood and then Moses Cone Memorial Hospital Emergency Department, 3rd shift charge nurse. Martha also volunteered at the American Red Cross where she taught CPR and also at HealthServe as a nurse. She was an active member of the Emergency Nursing Association. She later retired because of health conditions.
Martha was preceded in death by her husband Denzel Clarence Russell and her second husband Dr. William Reed Wood; and brothers, Billy, Clyde, Howard and Philip Coble.
She is survived by her son, Stephen Clarence Russell; daughter, Julia Reed Wood; grandsons, Christopher Kemp, Eric Russell and Bradley Russell; sister, Louise Coble Bowman; step-sons, William Reed "Chip" Wood Jr., George Roland "Tex" Wood, and David Michael "Mike" Wood; and step-daughter, Sarah Josephine" Sarah Jo" Wood.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Francis Episcopal Church or the NC Emergency Nursing Association, Martha Wood Scholarship Fund at NC-ENA.org.
Online condolences may be made to haneslineberryfuneralhomes.com.
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Marty Russell
February 20, 2012
I was saddened to see the loss of Ms. Wood in the paper. I had helped her with her taxes over the last few years and it was always a joy to see her and feel the love she felt for people and the joy that she could bring. I will miss her.
Debbie Woods
February 20, 2012
Brad,
Sorry to hear about your grandmother. I had a chance to work with her at Moses Cone Hospital and she was a nice person and good nurse. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Debbie, joshua and Jessie Woods
Debbie Woods
February 20, 2012
Brad,
We are very sorry about the loss of your grandmother. I had a chance to work with her at Moses Cone Hospital a few times and she was a sweet person and good nurse. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Debbie, Joshua and Jessie Woods
Sandra Heath Mitchell
February 19, 2012
It was an honor and pleasure to have known and worked with Martha at Moses Cone. She was a true blessing in my life and will never forget her. I send my love and prayers to all of her family, just as Martha loved and prayed for others when they needed it most. God Bless you all during this difficult time and thank you for sharing Miss Martha with all of us!
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Scott Caviness
February 19, 2012
Julia,
Michelle and I are so sorry to hear about your Mom. In addition to Oak Ridge, she was there for me during my early years as an officer with the Greensboro Police Department.
Martha would always check on me whenever she saw me at Cone Emergency Room, regardless of the case. The patient may have been a victim of a simple assault or a terrible car crash, but your Mom made sure to check that I was OK. It did not matter how busy and hectic things were in the ER, she took great effort to ensure I was doing well.
Julia, you and your Family are in our thoughts.
With love,
Michelle and Scott Caviness
Cyndi Shepherd
February 18, 2012
Yea though I walk THROUGH the valley of the shadow of death...
Martha understood…the idea is –
Go THROUGH the valley…don't stop.
Even in the middle of a hard diagnosis,
her stance was –
this valley might be dark,
and deep and dreary
but I'm gonna keep moving,
keep pressing on,
I'm gonna bring my little “God light”
into this darkness
that wants to consume me
and I'm not gonna let this valley
defeat my spirit.
I'm not gonna let this valley
rob me of my peace
I'm not gonna let this valley
cause my faith to falter
Her stance was, I will fear no evil –
because God is with me.
The way she handled herself,
the way she continued to love and give and share over the final months of her life truly was a testament to her faith
and to the love that she carried in her heart for her brother, her Savior her friend… Christ Jesus.
I will miss you Martha.
Thanks for EVERYTHING.
My heart is with the family as they wrestle with her loss.
Much love to you all.
Sara Matherly
February 18, 2012
Martha was loved by everyone she came in contact with.She will be greatly missed.It is really hard to lose our parents,I hope that you all can find comfort in knowing that she is in a better place now,and her spirit will be with you always.
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February 18, 2012
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(Mary) Susan and Sam Coble
February 18, 2012
Our appreciation of Martha comes from Sam working with her in the Moses Cone Emergency Department when he first started there as an EMT, then an LPN and then an RN. She never ceased to be a role model for nurses. Thank you Martha! We celebrate your life. -Sam and Susan Coble
teresa galloway
February 18, 2012
Steve and Julia,I am truly sorry for the loss of your mother, Martha. Teresa Galloway
February 18, 2012
Mom I loved you alot and going to miss you everyday. You had a hard time with your illness and you kept a big heart. You made alot of people happy and you helped alot of people in your life time. It now time for you to rest. It is not going to be the same without you around the house, but you are going to a house that you can look after me. I'am going to miss you. I love so much. LOVE YOUR SON
Anne Hice
February 18, 2012
I will always remember Martha in the ER. I broke my wrist & her care was excellent
Howard Walker, EMTP ( Retired )
February 18, 2012
I am truly saddened to hear of the passing of Martha. I had the wonderful opportunity to have worked with her for many years at Moses Cone Hospital Emergency Department. She gave comfort to so many people, and was a pleasure to work with. Rest in peace, my prayers and thoughts are with the family.
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