Betty Wood
March 8, 1928 - May 19, 2012
84 year old, Betty L Wood of Pana Illinois died Saturday, May, 19, at 10:20 am, in her residence after an extended illness. Cremation rites have been accorded. Betty L Wood was born Thursday, March 8 1928, in Harrodsburg, Indiana, the daughter of Everett and Jessie (maiden name Edwards) Laughlin. Her family moved from Indiana to Illinois when she was a very young. Betty attended Pana schools and was a graduate of Pana Township High School, class of 1946. She graduated secretarial school and was employed as a professional secretary throughout her life. On December 21, 1951 she was united in marriage to Donald O Wood in Pana, Illinois. Donald died June 3, 2004. Betty was the published author of two books of poetry and several articles printed in various periodicals including Reader Digest. Survived by SON Bradley D Wood OF Pana IL SON Mitchell Wood OF Ohlman IL SON Brent A Wood SPOUSE Malinda OF Ohlman IL GRANDSON Caleb Wood GRANDDAUGHTER Abagail Wood GRANDDAUGHTER Emily Wood GRANDSON Michael Linn OF Pana IL PRECEDED IN DEATH BY Parents, Husband, two brothers: Gary and William Laughlin, and a sister Pauline Higginbotham
84 year old, Betty L Wood of Pana Illinois died Saturday, May, 19, at 10:20 am, in her residence after an extended illness. Cremation rites have been accorded. Betty L Wood was born Thursday, March 8 1928, in Harrodsburg, Indiana, the daughter... View Obituary & Service Information