Wanda Lois Wood, 96, of Fayetteville, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023 in Fayetteville. She was born August 8, 1927 in Combs, AR to Oliver and Mabel Burton Combs.
She was preceded in death by her parents Oliver and Mabel Combs; her husband Olen Wood; and 5 brothers, Alvin, Omer, Olus, Melvin, and Donnie Combs.
Wanda worked at Baldwin Piano for many years. For years she attended Baldwin Church of Christ. She enjoyed gardening and tending to her yard. Wanda loved taking care of her grandkids.
She is survived by two sons, Jim Wood and wife Karen and Gary Wood and wife Marshia, all of Elkins; a sister Betty Martin of Fayetteville; 4 grandchildren, Lance, Matt (Angela), Brad (Sarah), and Clint (Megan) Wood; and 6 great-grandchildren, Carson, Morgan, Madilynn, Joshua, Kate, and Jess Wood.
The family will receive friends from 4-6 PM Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Beard’s Chapel.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Friday, December 29, 2023 at Beard’s Chapel with Bobby Dockery officiating. Private interment will be Walnut Grove Cemetery under the direction of Beard’s Funeral Chapel.
We are very sorry Aunt Wanda passed away. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Donna, Denise Combs & Diane Wilcox
Wanda was the epitome of a kind and caring human being. Faith and family filled her heart and guided her actions toward others. Heaven awaits her arrival.
I WORKED WITH WANDA AT BALDWIN PIANO FOR MANY YEARS. SHE WAS A WONDERFUL AND CARING LADY. HER FAMILY WAS SO IMPORTANT TO HER. MAY GOD GIVE YOU COMFORT AT THIS TIME. OLLIE HOLLOWELL
MS. Woods was the nicest person you could ever hope to have as a neighbor, have known her since I was a little girl and our family farm was across the street from her house. I have fond memories of visits with her years ago when we bought a home behind her home when my children were young.
Heaven has gained an Angel for sure ❤️
I know she will be missed by many, my condolences go out to her family.
Kathy Rose Mastalez and family
She was such a nice lady and will be missed. Prayers for comfort and peace
So sorry for your loss, Jim and Gary of your Mom. And Betty loss of your Sister also. Knew her many a year.
This hurts my heart in a big way. Aunt Wanda was as much a Mother, Sister, and dearest of friend as she was a close relative. Heaven has gained an Angel for sure.
She was a great neighbor and friend to me for 20 years. I going to really miss talking razorback basketball with her.
Prayers to the family.
Shannon, Kaitlyn, Lauren, and Reese
We are going to miss Wanda! She was such a great neighbor, so much fun to talk with. Rob and I were very lucky to have had the opportunity to get to know her. I didn’t think to google for her funeral info until just now, otherwise we would definitely have attended the funeral. Condolences to her wonderful family. Y’all did so much for her, and she appreciated it and was proud of y’all.
Wanda has been our neighbor going on 20 years. Her presence in the neighborhood, her caring for each of us as well as her beloved family was so clear! We loved talking with Wanda and sharing our lives. She has been such an amazing pillar of our community. We miss her dearly! Our condolences, Dawn Graham and Chris McGill
Wanda was a wonderful neighbor, and we will miss sitting with her and chatting about life. Our hearts go out to her children and grandchildren; she was very proud of them and felt very loved.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for Wanda’s family.