Patsy J. Wood
May 16, 1933 ~ August 22, 2016
Heath, Ohio- Patsy J. Wood, 83, of Heath, Ohio and formerly of Madison, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on August 22, 2016.
Patsy was born May 16, 1933 in Euclid, Ohio the daughter of the late Earl and Elsie (Millard) Atkin. She graduated from Madison High School Class of 1951. She married the love of her life Harold Wood in Madison on January 21, 1954.
Mrs. Wood was a librarian at North Madison Elementary School for many years. When her children were young, she was active in their school events and served as President of the PTA as well as Past President of the United Methodist Women Organization. More recently, Patsy was a Member of Heath United Methodist Church and was very active in the Dare to Care Program.
Pasty is survived by her loving husband of 62 Years, Harold; son, Mark (Sheri) Wood; daughters, Linda (Rick) Gottfried, Laura (Kim) Kocher, and Virginia (Rik) Jarvis; grandchildren, Bethany (Ryan) Fausch, Jamie, Tommy, and Danny Jarvis, Jennifer Silvert, and Bryant and Kyle Wood, Stacey (Mark) Barrett, Chase (Laura) Kocher; great-grandchildren Ryan and Kylee Barrett, and Mila Clark; brother, Paul "Bob" (Carole) Atkin; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Maxine Boonstra, Mildred Kotz, and Evelyn Gulzeth; brothers, William Atkin, Richard "Dick" Atkin, and Jack Ely; and her parents.
A Celebration of Patsy's Life will be held Saturday August 27, 2016 at 1:00 PM at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St., Madison. Calling hours will be held from 11:00 AM until the time of service at 1:00 PM. Final resting place will be at Fairview Cemetery in Madison, Ohio.
Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made in her name to, The Foundation for Hospice of Central Ohio, 2269 Cherry Valley Rd., Newark, Ohio 43055 or The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (Ohio Chapter), 5700 Brecksville Rd. (3rd Floor), Independence, Ohio 44131
The Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street, Madison, Ohio 44057 is assisting the family. Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com
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Dear Laura and Family, So very sorry for your loss. Many good memories of your mom, especially her smile. Love and Prayers
wood Family so sorry for your loss-sorry unable to be there
Laura, Kim, and family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Please know we are thinking off all of you through this time. A beautiful picture of Patsy.
Pasty never missed a day of celebration in our household.always on top of sending a card….she will be miss by us, but never forgotten….so glad we got to know her from church….she's in no more pain….
Bethany, Laura, Linda and the entire Wood family. I am so very sorry to hear of your mother/grandmother's passing. She was such a sweet lady with a very beautiful smile. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love Dave and Eileen
Patsy was the kind of lady we all want to be, sweet and kind. My condolences to Harold and family.
Harold and Family: It is with a heavy heart to say “I am so sorry”. Patsy's words were always cheerful and uplifting in every conversation we had no matter what it was all about. When we talked last week, there was a “lift” in her voice that I will never forget. I was so blessed just knowing Patsy. Cherish your memories ……….
Please accept our deepest sympathy to you, Harold, and your family. We are fortunate to have known Patsy and will always remember her as a most pleasant and gracious lady. Hopefully the sorrow you're going through now will gently turn into fond and heartwarming memories of the life you shared together. God's blessings to you and your family.
Sorry for your lose. She will missed by her Covered Bridge friends. Patsy and I shared a love of shopping at Beall's Outlet and met their often.
I will miss her so much. Her strength overflowed to me during our battle with cancer. I am glad she was/is my friend.
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a second mom growing up. She will missed. Please let me know if I can do anything. I wish I could be there to support you all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
WE WILL MISS YOU. MY GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Harold & all of Patsy's family, I am so sorry for your loss. Patsy was so proud of all of her family. She was such a sweet, lovely lady but she also had a great sense of humor. She will be missed.
My deepest sympathy. Aunt Pat had just reached out to me on Facebook. It was good hearing from her and catching up.
So sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Laura and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I have such fond memories of your mom when spending time at your house. She was such a gracious lady.
It has been an honor and privilege to have know Patsy over our years at Covered Bridge. Our thoughts and prayers are with Harold and his family With love
So sorry to hear that you lost you Mother and that you were able to be with her in her final hours. It isn't easy loosing our mothers but our memories will always remain. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Linda.
So sorry to hear about your loss. Patsy will be greatly missed. She was the bravest person I knew. John and Dee Sansom