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Mildred L. Wood, age 75, of rural Centreville, died Friday, December 9, 2022 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born in Mark Tree, Arkansas on October 26, 1947 one of sixteen children born to Vester and Dollie (Ferguson) Baney. She was married to Sharley Foster Wood in Arkansas on July 27, 1963 and they have resided in Michigan the past 55 years. Mildred was a homemaker and certified nurse’s assistant, working at several area nursing homes. She especially enjoyed fishing in her spare time.
Mildred is survived by her husband, Sharley; four children, Tracy Wood, Willie (Mary) Wood, Jessica Wood, and Robert (Dawn) Wood; eighteen grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; a sister, Pauline Roberts; and a brother, Charles Baney. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Elizabeth Brackett; two grandchildren; and thirteen brothers and sisters.
In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.eickhofffuneralhome.com
I live in Kalamazoo now but I keep track of my former home town. As soon as I read WOOD I checked survivors. I am sorry for the loss of your Mother, Robert and your Mother in-law, Dawn. I just turned 70 so 75 still seems young. My sympathies.
That was my grandma. She’ll be missed.