Anna Wood Gowen

Born February 6, 1949 in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Walter B. Wood, Jr. and the late Mabel Eyler Wood Evans and was also preceded in death by a sister, Cindy Kirby. She was retired from Slick’s Cafe and attended Common Ground Cowboy Church.

Anna is survived by her son, Ricky Watts and wife Bridgett of Madison Heights; her daughter, Anne-Marie Bryant of Amherst; a brother, John Wood and wife Polly of Monroe; a sister, Cathy Evans and husband Andy of Amherst; one step-brother, Freddie Evans and wife Kristy, also of Amherst; two grandchildren, Rhiannon Brown and husband Chantz and Hunter Shaw; one great-grandchild, Mason and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Whitten Monelison Chapel with The Rev. Dr. Melvin Campbell officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.

The family wishes to say a special “thank you” to Dr. Kevin Patel.

Memorial contributions may be made Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center.