August 19, 1933 – April 1, 2026
Loving Wife, Amazing Mother, Devoted Grandma, Great-Grandma, Great-Great-Grandma, Cherished Friend, and Child of God.
Hazel Eugene “Gene” Wood, age 92, of Gardner, Kansas, formerly a longtime resident of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Gene was born on August 19, 1933, in Isola, Mississippi, to the late Erwin Logan and Ruby Williams.
Gene was first united in marriage to Wayne Madison Carley on September 27, 1950. They shared many years together until his passing. From this union, they were blessed with five daughters—Kathleen (Robert) Parrish, Vicki (Bob) Rosenbaum, Julie Peerson, Jonita (Randy) Stroble, and Ginny (Harold) Rich—and one son, Chris (Roxanna) Carley.
On February 9, 1980, Gene married Archie Wood. Archie brought with him one daughter, Shirley (Bill) Ormsby, and two sons, David (Ruth) Wood and Larry (LaDonna) Wood. Together, they lovingly blended their families into one, creating a home filled with love, laughter, and strong family bonds.
Gene was also blessed with many nieces and nephews, as well as a large and loving extended family that includes 20 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
Archie and Gene shared a life full of adventure and joy. They enjoyed riding their motorcycle through the mountains of Colorado and Arkansas, traveling in their motorhome, and creating lasting memories with their grandchildren—especially their trips to Meramec Caverns for bluegrass concerts. Hosting Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings in their home for many years became treasured traditions that will forever live in the hearts of their family.
Gene was known for hosting large garage sales and for her generous spirit, often donating items to families in need. She was also active in Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child outreach, faithfully packing shoebox gifts for children around the world.
Above all, Gene loved the Lord deeply and demonstrated that love through her actions, showing her family the true meaning of unconditional love.
A visitation for Gene will be held on Thursday, April 9, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Chapel Hill – Butler Funeral Home, 701 North 94th Street, Kansas City, Kansas, followed by a funeral service at 1:00 PM. Final resting place will be Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, 701 North 94th Street, Kansas City.
