Kathy Nations Wood

Kathy was born on July 10, 1955 in Magnolia, AR, to Andrea “Andy” Colvin Nations Strange & the late James Lyndol Nations. She graduated from Emerson High School in Emerson, AR. Kathy was known for her attention to detail and this skill served her well in her life and careers at Pittman’s Nursery and Lee’s Trucking. She was a member of Mt. Union Baptist Church.

One of Kathy’s passions in life was traveling and experiencing the world around her with her family and friends. From fishing at Lake Chicot to numerous beach trips taken with family, more concerts that can be remembered, using her “luck” and becoming a world traveler with her husband, Kathy never had a slow-paced day in her life. Kathy was creative, nature loving and a master planner. Kathy will always be remembered for her amazing chocolate covered strawberries, divinity, and millionaire candy. She dedicated her life to her family and will be remembered for her caring and nurturing nature.

Kathy passed away peacefully after her brave battle with cancer. She will be remembered as a loving wife and “Nana”, devoted supporter of family, and a dynamic and giving person to those that had the honor of knowing her.

Kathy is preceded in death by her father James Nations, her step-father William Strange, her paternal grandparents Andrew F. and Floss Colvin, her maternal grandparents Levi and Myrtle Nations, and her great-granddaughter Vivian Kate Latino.

Kathy is survived by her husband of 34 years, David Wood and their children, Terri McElroy and her husband Randy of Sachse, TX and Tony Wood and his wife Shannon of El Dorado, AR, her mother, Andrea “Andy” Colvin Nations Strange of Strong and grandchildren Josh Wood (Brittany) of Strong, AR, Lindsey Courtemanche (Jon) of Sachse, TX, Kristen Latino (Osman) of El Dorado, AR, Hannah Wood of Little Rock, AR, and Jared (McKenzie) Wood of Memphis, TN, Ashton (Lexie) Drummond of El Dorado, AR, Drew Drummond of Little Rock, AR and Austin Drummond of El Dorado, AR. And by their great-grandchildren, whom her world revolved around, Brody and Briggs Wood, Brayden & Gabriella Latino, Anastasia Courtemanche, and Grayson Drummond. As well as her sister Paula Nations Medlin and husband Bubba from Strong and many nieces and nephews along with special friends, Sherwood and Frances Thurlkill.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Mt. Union Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Sheets and Rev. Leroy Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Smyrna cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 10, 2017 at Young’s Funeral Directors.

Serving as pallbearers will be Paul Muse, Daniel Wood, Mason Wood, Jonathan Wood, Brandon Fulco, Ryan Chandler, Ashton Drummond, Drew Drummond along with honorary pallbearer Vince Medlin.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be made in Kathy’s memory to the John R Williamson Hospice House, 2301 Champagnolle Road, El Dorado, AR 71730 or the “Church Bus Fund” at Mt. Union Baptist Church, 653 Mount Union Road, El Dorado, AR 71730.

An online registry will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.