She was born on January 31, 1933 in Greencastle, IN, the daughter of Gilbert and Kathryn (Reed) Heath and was a graduate of Greencastle High School “Class of 1950”.
Reita had owned and operated Wood Produce Stand with her husband, John for 25 years. She had also been a cashier with Kroger for 10 years and previously worked at Cohen Pharmacy. She was a member of the Greencastle Elks Lodge.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years, John N. Wood; a daughter, Terre Lansing; sons, John C. (wife, Brenda C.) Wood, Jeffrey G. (wife, Tamie) Wood, Jerald Wood, and Bradley (wife, Stacia) Wood; ten grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren, that she adored.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Jack and Gettis Heath; and an infant sister Barbara Alice.
A Celebration of Reita’s Life will be held with the family receiving friends from 1:00 to 3:00 PM on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at the Greencastle Elks Lodge 202 S. Indiana St. Greencastle, IN 46135.