IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Carolyn Rae
Wood
January 14, 1930 – August 4, 2012
Obituary
Carolyn Wood
1930 - 2012
Carolyn Rae (Sherman) Wood, 82, of Panama City Beach, Florida went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 4, 2012. She was born in Long Branch, New Jersey on January 14, 1930, daughter of the late Raymond and Vera (Harney) Sherman. She graduated from Long Branch High School in 1947 and married her 10th grade sweetheart, Doug Wood (LTC-retired Army), on June 23, 1951. After spending 30 years in the Army, living in Kentucky, Texas, Germany, Nebraska, Alabama and Pennsylvania the couple retired in Panama City Beach in 1979. She became an LPN, working briefly in the nursing profession. Carolyn's devotion was toward her family where she made sure everyone else's needs were met before her own. She had a true servant's heart and selfless love. She enjoyed trying new recipes, was an amazing cook and a patron of the arts. She is survived by Doug Wood, her husband of 61 years; daughter, Jill (Pete) Darling of Warren Center, Pennsylvania; son Doug Wood of Kathleen, Georgia; daughter Shari (Ragan) Nicholl of Islamorada, Florida and daughter Wendy (Lee) Gaudin of Springville, Alabama. She is survived by grandchildren Greg (Faith) Darling and Keith Darling; Brittany, Channing, Landon, and Dillon Wood; Kyle and Rachel Nicholl; Chris Gaudin and great-grandchildren, Andrew, Elijah, Lavella and Jonah Darling. She is survived by her sisters and brothers-in-law Rae and Bob Cartwright of Lakewood, New Jersey; Evelyn and Jack Tantillo of Fort Pierce, Florida; cousin Lynn DuPree of Middletown, NJ and numerous nieces and nephews. The family requests that memories of Carolyn be sent to create a memory book at jilldarling1973@hotmail.com by typing "Carolyn Wood" in the subject line. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, ? Gift of Remembrance, 12385 Sorrento Rd., Suite A-2, Pensacola, FL 32507 in memory of Carolyn Wood or by calling 850.492.6100. Special recognition goes to her family physician Dr. Bruce Josten for his professional dedication and outstanding support for many years.
Wilson Funeral Home
1930 - 2012
Carolyn Rae (Sherman) Wood, 82, of Panama City Beach, Florida went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 4, 2012. She was born in Long Branch, New Jersey on January 14, 1930, daughter of the late Raymond and Vera (Harney) Sherman. She graduated from Long Branch High School in 1947 and married her 10th grade sweetheart, Doug Wood (LTC-retired Army), on June 23, 1951. After spending 30 years in the Army, living in Kentucky, Texas, Germany, Nebraska, Alabama and Pennsylvania the couple retired in Panama City Beach in 1979. She became an LPN, working briefly in the nursing profession. Carolyn's devotion was toward her family where she made sure everyone else's needs were met before her own. She had a true servant's heart and selfless love. She enjoyed trying new recipes, was an amazing cook and a patron of the arts. She is survived by Doug Wood, her husband of 61 years; daughter, Jill (Pete) Darling of Warren Center, Pennsylvania; son Doug Wood of Kathleen, Georgia; daughter Shari (Ragan) Nicholl of Islamorada, Florida and daughter Wendy (Lee) Gaudin of Springville, Alabama. She is survived by grandchildren Greg (Faith) Darling and Keith Darling; Brittany, Channing, Landon, and Dillon Wood; Kyle and Rachel Nicholl; Chris Gaudin and great-grandchildren, Andrew, Elijah, Lavella and Jonah Darling. She is survived by her sisters and brothers-in-law Rae and Bob Cartwright of Lakewood, New Jersey; Evelyn and Jack Tantillo of Fort Pierce, Florida; cousin Lynn DuPree of Middletown, NJ and numerous nieces and nephews. The family requests that memories of Carolyn be sent to create a memory book at jilldarling1973@hotmail.com by typing "Carolyn Wood" in the subject line. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, ? Gift of Remembrance, 12385 Sorrento Rd., Suite A-2, Pensacola, FL 32507 in memory of Carolyn Wood or by calling 850.492.6100. Special recognition goes to her family physician Dr. Bruce Josten for his professional dedication and outstanding support for many years.
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