Sylvia P. Wood

1941 - 2017

Sylvia P. Wood obituary, 1941-2017, Ashland, VA

BORN

1941

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Nelsen Funeral Home - Ashland

412 S. Washington Hwy.

Ashland, Virginia

Sylvia Wood Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 31, 2017.

Sylvia P. Wood, 76, of Franklin County, most recently of Ashland, passed away on August 30, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Phillip and Mae Powell. Sylvia is survived by her husband of 54 years, Robert "Bob" Wood; daughter, Cindy Wood-Parker; grandson, Jake Parker; brother-in-law, Richard Wood (Jelaine) and a large extended family and her friends. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 1, 2017 from 6-8 pm at Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory - Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Highway, Ashland, VA 23005. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at 2pm at Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, 665 S Main St, Rocky Mount, VA 24151, the family will receive friends one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Henrico Police Foundation, P.O. Box 3165, Glen Allen, VA 23058 or at henricopolicefoundation.org.

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September 7, 2017

Mike barbour

Dear Bobby, Cindy and family, The Barbour family wishes to convey our deepest condolences for the loss of Sylvia! She will always be remembered fondly as a caring, supportive and loving person. Very sorry we did not get the news in time to be with you all at the service! I know it will be difficult to press on without her, but we know she would want you to. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. Sincerely, Mike and Iva Barbour, and Barbara Murphy

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Sep

1

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Nelsen Funeral Home - Ashland

412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland, VA 23005

Sep

2

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center

665 S Main St, Rocky Mount, VA

Sep

2

Memorial service

2:00 p.m.

Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center

665 S Main St, Rocky Mount, VA

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Nelsen Funeral Home - Ashland

412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland, VA 23005

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