Mary Elizabeth Wood, age 88, of Holt, Michigan, passed away October 20, 2017. Mary was born April 15, 1929 in Berwyn, Illinois to Ratliff and Dora (Langlois) Compton. She was highly educated, holding Associates Degrees in Classical Voice and Music Theory, a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English, and a Master’s Degree in Education. She was a world traveler, seamstress, musician, artist, and published writer. She also enjoyed attending theatre productions and family events. She was a sports lover, especially MSU and Notre Dame. Above all, she was a mother who loved and raised 9 children.
Mary is survived by sons, Joseph Wood, Chris (Jeannine) Wood, Curtis (Patina) Wood, John Wood; daughters, Ann Rennirt, Kim Hake, Lynn Wood, Carol Waters, Nicole (Jeff) Zimmerle; brother, Jerry Compton; sister, Phyllis Schleitwiler; 13 grandchildren; Brandon, Anita, Kallen, Ben, Alesheia, Christopher, Abraham, Kaleb, Courtney, Connor, Travis, Elizabeth, Gabriella; 3 great-grandchildren; Aithlyn, Aunilee, and Craityn.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Wood; and sister, Anita Compton.
Visitation for Mary will be held Tuesday, October 24, 2017 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 205 E. Washington Street, DeWitt, Michigan with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will take place Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 3815 S. Cedar, Lansing, Michigan with interment at DeWitt Cemetery, DeWitt, Michigan.
Contributions in Mary's memory may be made to Capital Area Humane Society, 7095 W. Grand River Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48906; and Hospice of Lansing, Stoneleigh Residence, 3411 Stoneleigh Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48910.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grdewitt.com for the Wood family.
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