Born on January 4, 1924 in Hollister, California to Ethel and Arthur Thomas, passed away June 2, 2021 in Lancaster, California. She grew up in Santa Rosa, California and went to Redwood Empire Academy. Married William Wood in 1946 in Santa Rosa, California. She lived in the Antelope Valley for 66 years, working at Antelope Valley Hospital Medical Center for 24 years. Hobbies included all types of needlework, canning, and gardening. She received numerous awards for her jams and jellies from the A.V. Fair.
Survived by sons: Richard (Nancy) Wood, Quartz Hill, Calif., Thomas (Tina) Wood, Lacombe, LA., daughter Juanita Wood, Lancaster, Calif. Grandchildren Ethea, Elena, Braydon and 5 great-grandchildren, and one sister in Butte Valley.
Services will be held at Joshua Memorial Park on Monday, June 14,. 2021 at 11:00 a.m. graveside.