of Batesville, AR
January 21, 1922 - August 7, 2019
Willie Ray Wood, 97, of Charlotte passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019.
She was born on January 21, 1922 in Charlotte to Alson and Una Mae (Churchill) Weaver.
She enjoyed the simple things in life and loved people, she always wanted to know all the "goings on" and was a real hoot! She loved cook and canning, she enjoyed playing bingo, dominos, farkle, and slot machines, she also enjoyed watching baseball and loved to hear about her great-grandchildren that also played.
Survivors include her son, Dennis Wood of Charlotte; three grandchildren, Cindy Bishop (Kerwin), April Wood (Doug Osier), and Cameron Wood (Amy); eleven great-grandchildren, Casey Coles, Clayton Mack, Bryce Bishop (Haley), Heath Bishop, Whitney Turner (Jeremiah), Chantrey Wood, Brooklyn Wood, Brady Wood, Kenzey Wood, Cameron Morris, and Madison Morris; two great-great-grandchildren, Easton Mack and Rebecca Jane Turner; sister, Ruth Wood of Batesville; daughter-in-law, Karon Wood McGill; special friend, Kathy Chapman; as well as several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Walker Wood; son, Hersheal Wood; grandson, Brandon Wood; six brothers; and one sister.
Pallbearers are Casey Coles, Clayton Mack, Bryce Bishop, Heath Bishop, Chantrey Wood, Brady Wood, and Jeremiah Turner. Honorary pallbearers will be Cameron Wood, Kerwin Bishop, Doug Osier, Dr. J.D. Allen, Dr. Dylan Carpenter, Dr. Craig Pickering, the staff and residents of Woodlawn Nursing Home, all of her nephews, and the members of Sharp United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Sharp United Methodist Church with Brother Jeff Childers officiating. Burial will follow at Charlotte Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 9, 2019 at Roller Crouch Funeral Home in Batesville.
Memorials may be made to Charlotte Cemetery, 6690 White Drive, Charlotte, AR 72522 or Sharp United Methodist, c/o Thomas Wood, 6190 White Drive, Batesville, AR 72501.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
A great lady you will be missed by all
Dennis I am so sorry about your mother praying for you and your family
Prayers for everyone....Mom thought a lot of her.
She was such a joy! Many memories equals many treasures to give you comfort. We are praying for the Wood family.
Such a great lady! She was one of a kind! I know you guys will miss her so much! Love an prayers
Shirley and I are sorry for your loss. Praying for God's strength during your time of grief.
what a great lady loved her dearly! All of the woods family will be in my thoughts and prayers!!!
Love to you all
Carla
My thoughts and prayers are with each of your families.
Are prayers and thoughts and support for. Loss of Miss wood May god give your grace and peace in this time of need
She was a wonderful woman. She brightened the hearts of everyone around her. She will be missed and forever in our hearts!
Our thoughts and prayers for this family . We have known this family for many years and Willie Ray was a very sweet and special lady. She loved life for sure. May God give you peace and comfort through this time of loss.