Nelda Hanley Wood

Mrs. Wood died December 21, 2012 died at Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo. She was born February 22, 1919 in Corinth to the late John Martin Sr. and Ruth Counts Hanley. She was a 1937 graduate of Corinth High School and a receptionist for Berry Motor Co. Mrs. Wood was the oldest active member of Waldron Street Christian Church, a member of the Pauline Missionary Society at Waldron Street, and was also a charter member of the Corinth High School Alumni Association.

Along with her parents, Mrs. Wood was preceded in death by her husband, A. Luke Wood; one son, Adrian Luke “Woody” Wood Jr., three brothers John Martin Hanley Jr., Bobby Hanley, Jimmy Hanley, and two sisters Maxine Wood, Mary Ellen Candler.

Survivors include her daughter, Adyneal Wood of Corinth; four grandchildren; Ruth Anne (Johnny) Crotts, John (Lori Jolly) Wood, Adrian L. “Chip” (Wendy) Wood III, Anthony Wood. six great-grandchildren; L.J. Wood, Corey Wood, Cody Crotts, Hollie, Emme, Hanley Wood; the mother of her grandchildren, Chieko Wood; several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

In Lieu of flowers memorial can be made to the Lighthouse Foundation, St. Jude Children Research Hospital and the Wounded Warrior Project.

The family will receive friends in the church sanctuary from 1: 00 P.M. till 2:45 P.M.

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Nelda Wood

Memorial service for Nelda Hanley Wood are set for 3:00 P.M. Sunday at the Sanctuary of Waldron Street Christian Church with bro. Ted Avent officiating.

Mrs. Wood Died December 21, 2012 died at Sanctuary Hospice. She was born February 22, 1919 in Corinth, MS. to the late John Martin Hanley Sr. and Ruth Counts Hanley. She was a 1937 graduate of Corinth High School and was a receptionist for Berry Motor Co. She was the oldest active member of Waldron Street Christian Church, was a member of the Pauline Missionary Society at Waldron Street. She was a charter member of the Corinth High School Alumni Association.

Preceded in death by her Husband A. Luke Wood, son Adrian Luke “Woody” Wood Jr., parents, brothers John Martin Hanley Jr., Bobby Hanley, Jimmy Hanley, sisters Maxine Wood, Mary Ellen Candler.

Survived by her daughter Adyneal Wood of Corinth, MS. Grandchildren Ruth Anne (Johnny) Crotts, John (Lori Jolly) Wood, Adrian L. “Chip” (Wendy) Wood III,

Anthony Wood. Great Grandchildren L.J. Wood, Corey Wood, Cody Crotts, Hollie, Emme, Hanley Wood. Chieko Wood mother of her grandchildren. Host of nieces and nephews.

In Lieu of flowers memorial can be made to the Lighthouse Foundation, St. Jude Children Research Hospital and the Wounded Warrior Project.

Family will receive friends in the sanctuary of the Waldron Street Church from 1: 00 to 2:45 P

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