Chapman's Mortuary
------------------------------------ 1. Rice,
George William
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Obituary
Maxine Jean Boord Wood 82, of Huntington WV went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. She was born on March 7, 1938 in Mannington West Virginia the daughter of the late Lovell Eugene and Eleanor Mariah Ammons Boord of Worthington WV. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband John Franklin Wood Jr. and one sister Judy Keith. She graduated from Mannington High School and went on to acquire her nursing degree at Fairmont State University. She married John Franklin Wood Jr. on March 3rd 1960. They moved to Huntington in 1964 where John helped build the law firm of Wood, Grimm and Delp. John and Maxine were members of Beverly Hills United Methodist Church. Maxine was a faithful active part of her church family, serving there in many different ways for over 50 years. She was blessed to have a group of close friends who over the years shared many wonderful times together. Maxine was known for her joyful bright spirit, she never knew a stranger, she loved everyone and was quick to strike up conversations with anyone she met, always putting a smile on their face. Maxine is survived by her children, David (Anita) Michael Wood of Waynesboro VA and Mark (Julia) Stephen Wood of Knoxville TN; three grandsons, John (Sarah) Matthew Wood of Staunton VA, Michael (Katie) Stephen Wood of Stuarts Draft, VA and Robert Seth Wood of Knoxville TN; three great grandsons, Cason Alexander Wood, Lincoln Eli Wood and Jensen Levi Wood. Maxine is also survived by two sisters, Shirly Wilson and Carolyn Boord of Tulsa Oklahoma. The family would like to thank Maxine's loving caregivers, Raeshelle Nichols, Janette Warner and Maxine's neighbors Joe and Jennifer Hamden for the excellent care and support they provided to her and her family. Your love, support and friendship to her is deeply appreciated. A graveside service will be held at Wood Lawn Cemetery in Fairmont WV on Saturday, August 1st, 2020 at 2:00pm.
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