Frances Smith Wood's obituary , Passed away on August 29, 2025 in Altavista, Virginia

Frances Smith Wood

January 26, 1928 - August 29, 2025 (97 years old)

Altavista, Virginia

Frances Smith Wood's obituary , Passed away on August 29, 2025 in Altavista, Virginia

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Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory

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Frances Smith Wood

January 26, 1928 - August 29, 2025 (97 years old)

Altavista, Virginia

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Frances Smith Wood Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on August 29, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Frances Smith Wood of Altavista, Virginia, born in Bedford, Virginia. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Frances Smith Wood or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Riley Smith and Sarah Elizabeth Hawley Smith; her husband Julian Clark Wood; her sons, Frank and Marvin Leonard; and her sons-in-law, Donnie Evans and JoJo Phillips.

She is survived by: her children, Norma Harris (Ronnie), Brenda Evans, Susan Phillips, Ronnie Leonard (Robin) and Steven Wood (Pam); her niece Ruth Thomas; her granddaughter Susan Evans; her caregivers, Donna Radar and Lucinda Davis; Wanda Crider. She is also survived by twenty-two grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren, and eleven great-great-grandchildren; and a special caregiver.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory



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Sep 03

Visitation

Tharp Funeral Home
220 Breezewood Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24502

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Sep 03

Funeral service

Tharp Funeral Home
220 Breezewood Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24502

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Sep 03

Burial

Fort Hill Memorial Park
5196 Fort Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24502

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