Ethel “Doris” Wood went home to be with her Lord and Savior and her beloved husband, Ken, on July 25, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth L. Wood, Sr.; mother and father, Maggie and Algie Sherrer; siblings, Conrad and Laverne Sherrer.
Surviving are her sons, Lee Wood, Jr. and Larry Wood ( Arlene); daughters, Gloria Langan (Glenn), and Janine Kennedy. Grandchildren-Kimberly Geisler (Stephen), Krissinda Peterson (Nathan), Matthew Wood (Ashley), Erica Lewis (Alan), Shannon Langan Hankins (Andy), Thomas Langan, Jessica Whitman (Jason) and Steven Kennedy. Great Grandchildren-Libby Geisler, (Adelyn and Hayden Peterson), (Bryant and Brayden Wood), Kelsey Lewis, (Elizabeth, Caroline, Anna, Patrick and Charlotte Hankins), (Addie, Eli and Sadie Whitman).
She met and married Ken while he was stationed in Macon, GA serving in the US Navy. They were married 66 years and journeyed together thru many happy and some distressing times. Their loving devotion and commitment to each other through it all set an example for her family and friends. “I love you, everyday!” was her favorite saying and she lived it.
Doris was a member of Myrtle Grove Baptist Church and was a devoted, humble servant of Christ. She loved her church family and choir. She enjoyed her bowling league and walking with her husband, Ken. Her greatest pleasure was spending time with her husband.
Her memorial service will be held Thursday, July 29 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home, 619 N New Warrington Rd, Pensacola FL. Visitation is from 1:00-2:00 P.M. Service will follow.
Special thanks to Hannah, Emerald Coast Hospice, and all the wonderful caregivers at Emerald Gardens Assisted Living. Your kindness and gentle care will never be forgotten.
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