Betty Harmon Wood

1938 - 2017

Betty Harmon Wood obituary, 1938-2017, Rustburg, VA

BORN

1938

DIED

2017

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Whitten Timberlake Chapel

7404 Timberlake Road

Lynchburg, Virginia

Betty Wood Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 23, 2017.

Betty Harmon Wood, 79, of Rustburg passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at Guggenheimer Nursing Home. She was the wife of 62 years to Ronald Eugene Wood. Born October 26, 1938, in Pamplin, she was the daughter of the late William Earl Harmon and the late Loveline Jamerson Harmon.

Betty was a homemaker and a member of New Chapel Baptist Church. She loved to do knitting and go camping. Betty also loved to do babysitting, and did for over 50 years.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by four siblings, Nancy Martin, Jean Mann, June Louge and Becky Marchburn.

In addition to her husband, Betty is survived by five children, Debbie Wood of Lynchburg, Linda W. Reynolds (R.C.) of Lynchburg, Cindy Knox (Bobby) of Madison Heights, Ronnie Wood, Jr. (Annette) of Lynchburg and Timmy W. Wood (Janet) of Rustburg; one sister, Doris McCraw of Lynchburg; five grandchildren, Eric Tomlin, Anthony Reynolds, Justin Knox, Holly Reynolds and Hailee Wood; two great grandchildren, Austin Knight and Scarlett Robertson; numerous nieces and nephews; and a special caregiver, Sandy Brewer of Rustburg.

A funeral service will be conducted 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 26, 2017, at New Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Tim Dooley and the Rev. Earl F. Clarkson, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at New Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m., Saturday, November 25, 2017, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel and at other times at the residence.

The family would like to express a special thank you the Centra Hospice nurses for their loving care towards Betty.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the New Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.

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

Whitten Timberlake Chapel is serving the family, (434) 239-0331.

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November 26, 2017

Clare Weaver

My deepest condolences to the Wood family. My daughters were fortunate to have Betty as a babysitter. I enjoyed getting to know the Wood family during that time.

November 25, 2017

I love you and I'll always miss you Granny. Thank you for having so much love to give.

November 25, 2017

Tom Deaner

I am so sorry for the loss of your wife Mr Wood, and your mom,my good friend Jr., Tim,Debbie,Linda,Cindy and grand babies etc.although I never met your mom I have heard how much she loved babysitting, even after raising all of you lol.She is up there holding a little one in her arms and chasing after another or two. My prayers are with all of you. God Bless

November 25, 2017

Jeff Holmes

So sorry for your loss prayers for the family.

November 24, 2017

Karen Couch

Mr. Wood, Tim and family we are deeply sorry for your loss. You remain in our thoughts and prayers.

Karen & Danny Couch

November 24, 2017

May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this very sad time
Psalms 29:11

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