Winifred Jones Wood

Dear family of Winnie:
You are all in my thoughts and prayers as your mom, aunt, in-law, gram physically is gone to be with other loved ones at the greatest gathering of all. I first heard of Winnie and George from my own mother, Libby, many years ago. She was working for Glenn Jernigan of Fayetteville at the time she met them and when I moved to Elizabeth City told me about having met and appreciated them; Glenn of course thought highly of them and shared that with my mother. When Alan Alda came to the area in support of the Equal Rights Amendment I was honored to attend a gathering at their home and meet Alan and even have a picture taken with him; sadly at that time the ERA didn't pass but Winnie and others' efforts were certainly appreciated. I am thinking of you all as you process her passing and know she is happy where she is and will welcome all when they join her.

Love and peace to you.

Dear Gail and family, I am very sorry about the loss of your treasured mother. I was fortunate to have spent many afternoons with Winnie at Sunrise of Cary. She quickly became my favorite with her easy smile, twinkling blue eyes and kind and loving heart. Her laughter and enthusiasm was contagious. I hope knowing how much she was loved is of some comfort.

MATT and FAMILY:

I WAS SO SORRY TO LEARN ABOUT THE PASSING OF YOUR MOTHER. SHE WAS TRULY A FINE AND WONDERFUL PERSON. SHE HAD MANY FRIENDS AND ADMIRERS.

I HOPE THE MANY FOND MEMORIERS YOU HAVE WILL HELP YOU THROUGH THIS SAD AND DIFFICULT TIME. PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS.

SINCERELY, GUS TULLOSS, ROCKY MOUNT, NC

To Matt and Family,
May memories of the laughter and love you shared with your mother bring you peace now and always.
Cecil and Lillie Perry

So sorry to hear about Winnie. Rely on Almighty God because he is near to those that are broken at heart and will provide you with the strength to continue on.

My thoughts & prayers are with you all. "Miss" Winnie was one of the sweetest ladies that I have had the pleasure of knowing. Some of my fondest childhood memories were made while spending time with Joanne & her loving family. She will always have a special place in my heart.

Matt, Rob, Joanne, and all the other siblings and In Laws,

It was such an honor to have known Winnie when we lived in Camden. She was such an inspiration and motivator, Winnie solicited my help when she first had the idea for Albemarle Hopeline and it was my privilege to be involved for many years. I'm sure all the organizations she was involved with realize her immeasurable contributions that made them successful. To say that Larry and I thought the world of Winnie doesn't come close to the love and respect we had for her. I didn't realize that she was at Mayview. When we moved to Cary my mother was moved there and received excellent care in her last year of life. Please know that we are thinking of all of you in this time of sorrow, but I'm sure, happy memories.
In Sympathy,
Larry and Linda Lawrence

IN MEMORY OF WINNIE WOOD, EVELYN UPTON