Leithia Mae Stevens Wood

Born April 3, 1943 in Nelson County, she was the daughter of the late George Archie Stevens and Frances Brogan Stevens and was also preceded in death by three brothers, Archie “Lee” Stevens, Donald “Clen” Stevens, and William “Wicky” Stevens. Leithia was retired from the Central Virginia Training Center. She was a longtime member of Madison Heights Baptist Church.

In addition to her husband, Leithia is survived by her son, Bobby G. Wood and wife Kim and her daughter, Cathy W. Evans and husband Garry, all of Amherst; her very special grandchildren, Michael L. Coleman and wife Samantha of Belgrade, MT; Mallory D. Wood of Amherst, and Travis J. Wood of Concord, and Sommer E. McIntyre and husband Justin of Huddleston.

She is also survived by a sister, Mary S. Wood and husband Ray and a brother, Dwayne Beverly and wife Debbie, all of Shipman and many special nieces; nephews; family members and friends.

A memorial service to celebrate Leithia’s life will be held at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Whitten Monelison Chapel with The Rev. Steve Tyree officiating. The family will receive friends, prior to the service, beginning at 3:00 p.m.

Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the Daxton Stewart Fund for Medical Expenses, please make checks payable to Stefanie Stewart, 4825 Candlelight Circle, Roanoke, VA 24019.

To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.whittenmonelison.com.

Whitten Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Monelison Chapel is serving the family.