Marguerite Hodnett Wood

Marguerite McDaniel Powell Wood was born May 19, 1935 in Atlanta, GA and passed away at her home in Montgomery, AL on June 9, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, Dr. and Mrs. J.G. McDaniel and her son, Arthur Gray Powell III. She is survived by her daughters Frances Bryan (Chuck) and Marguerite McCowan (Chad) and her grandchildren Addison Owens (Neal), Winston Powell, Gray Powell, Elizabeth Bryan, Courtney Bryan, Taylor Bryan, Will McCowan and Mac McCowan. She is also survived by her step-daughter Meri Moody (Dee) and their children Wiley Moody, George Moody and Philip Moody; her sister, Harriett W Hildreth and brothers, Dr. J Stuart McDaniel(Sarah) and George H McDaniel(Mary Sue).

She was a graduate of Northside High School and Sweet Briar College. She married Arthur Gray Powell II of Atlanta and moved to Birmingham, Al. While in Birmingham she was actively involved in the Junior League of Birmingham and St. Luke's Episcopal Church including being the Christian Education Chairman.

She moved to Montgomery, AL in 1979 when she married George Mark Wood, Jr. She was active in the Wisteria Garden Club, Pandora Study Club, Antiquarians, Colonial Dames of America, and St. John's Episcopal Church where she enjoyed flower arranging for the Altar Guild. She enjoyed playing tennis, reading, and spending time with her bridge and social groups. Most importantly, she loved spending time with family and friends and will be remembered by her thoughtfulness, humor, and always being there for others, usually with fresh flowers, cheese straws and her warm heart.

A memorial service will be held at St. John's Episcopal on June 12, 2023 at 11am with visitation preceding at 10am. Memorials may be sent to St. John's Episcopal Church 113 Madison Ave Montgomery, AL 36104.

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