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DORIS WOOD Obituary
Doris Smith Wood, 83, of Lynchburg, was reunited with her husband of fifty-nine years, Melvin "Sugar" Wood, on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010.
Born Sept. 27, 1927, in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Hubert Frederick and Annie Morris Smith. She was retired from General Electric and was a member of Park View United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Wood is survived by two daughters, Diane W. Kirkwood and husband, Robert and Carolyn Wood, all of Forest; one brother, O. Winfrey Smith and wife, Carolyn of Lynchburg; two grandchildren, Steve Kirkwood, of Washington, DC and Scott Kirkwood and wife, Kelly, of Lynchburg; two great-granddaughters, Abbey Kirkwood and Izzie Kirkwood; a great-grandson, Ty Kirkwood; a former daughter-in-law, Janae Kirkwood of Alexandria; a special family friend, Robyn Ramsey and Mrs. Wood's devoted caregivers, Jean Goin and Terri Cabell.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010, at Fort Hill Memorial Park with the Rev. C. Douglas Pillow officiating.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m., today, Dec. 1, 2010, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel and other times at the home of her daughter, Diane.
The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the staff at Guggenheimer Nursing Home for their wonderful care.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the American Heart Assoc.
To send a condolence to the family, please visit www.whittenfuneralhome.com.
Whitten Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Timberlake Chapel is serving the family.
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JOHN CHILDERS
December 2, 2010
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
John Childers and family.
December 2, 2010
Thelma Franklin's family wishes to express our deepest sympathy to the Wood family. Cody and Mary Lou
Cody Robertson
December 2, 2010
Thelma Franklin's family wishes to express our deepest sympathy to the Wood family. Love Cody and Mary Lou
Joyce McWane
December 1, 2010
Diane and Carolyn Ann,
I was saddened to hear of your Mother's passing. Our parents were such good friends and I will always remember her thoughtfulness and kindness to all. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
December 1, 2010
Dear Carolyn,
Every memory I have of your mom (and dad) makes me smile. They both had a way of making everyone feel like family, and I will never forget how good they were to me in our high school years, and beyond. Remember when I would call you, and in the background your mom would say "hi Lorna" in a very high pitched voice, and I would respond "hi Mrs. Wood" in that same high pitch? What a special lady you had for a mother. I pray that you and Diane will always feel her close to you. I am blessed to have known her.
Much love, Lorna
Charlotte Bailey
December 1, 2010
Dear Diane and Carolyn Ann,
I was so sad to hear of your mother's passing. I have so many memories of her. My favorite one is serving as flower girl in her and Melvin's wedding. I will always remember her calling him "Sugar" in her own special way. I will miss her and her wonderful sense of humor. You and your families are in my prayers. Love,
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