Patricia E. Wood

Pat, as she was known, was born on October 3rd, 1941 in Four Mile, KY. The oldest of 8 children, she was born to the late Lee A. and Marie Miller.

She was also preceded in death by her late husband, Alfred D. Wood, three sisters, and two brothers.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Joseph Alan Stafford of Bloomington, IN; a daughter, Kendra Stafford of Chesapeake, VA; a brother, Howard Miller (Jean) of Lookout, WV; and a sister, Phyllis Deming of Beckley, WV; two special nephews, David L and Patrick Deming; special friend, Winford Hylton, who was like a son to her, and a hose of nephews and nieces, as well as many friends. She was loved by us all.

While living in Chesapeake, VA, she and Kendra attended services at River Oak Baptist Church until her health didn’t allow her to, but she loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with all her heart.

Pat was a very loving and caring person and helped many people anytime she could.

She loved to travel with her family, gardening, canning, fishing, but flowers were her passion, especially roses. She also enjoyed working on puzzles and watching game shows.

Pat taught in the education system in Ohio, South Carolina, and West Virginia. She retired from Independence Jr. High in Coal City after 40 years of teaching in the science field. While at Independence Jr. High, she served 13 years as faculty senate leader.

There will be a visitation for Pat on Monday, September 30th, 2024 from 6PM-8PM at Blue Ridge Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 at 11AM with Pastor Justin Davis at Blue Ridge Funeral Home. Pat will be laid to rest at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, following her Celebration of Life.