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1924 - 2014
 Maxine L. Wood age 89 of Greenville passed away Tuesday July 1, 2014 at her home. She was born August 17,1924 the daughter of Clyde and Lottie (Green) Gender near Gowen MI. She was a graduate of Trufant High School and worked for many years at the former Ranney Refrigerator Co and retired from Northland Corporation. She enjoyed writing poetry especially for family and dear friends. She was married on April 27, 1946 to Jay A. Wood and he preceded her in death on February 2, 2004 and also her brother Donald Gender.
She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and came from the greatest generation of hard work and devotion to family and neighbors, especially the Baldwin street neighborhood.
She is survived by her sons and families, Robert Wood, Jack (Gay) Wood and Gary (Pam) Wood, grandchildren, Deanne Sweirez, Christopher Wood, Angie (Glenn) Adams, Susan (Joe) Nichols, Jessica (Adam) Knickerbocker, Marcus Wood, 10 great grandchildren , 3 great great grandchildren, her brothers Dale and Bruce Gender, her sister-in-law Virginia Wood and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on 2 PM Saturday July 5, 2014 at Hurst Funeral Home with Rev. Joel Heron officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 1 PM to 2 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memory Gardens, Belding MI. Memorial contributions may be given to a charity of your choice.
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There are currently 13 condolences.
Skip&Sharon Gilmore
Saturday July 5, 2014 at
6:16 PM
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We are so sorry for the loss of your mother please know she is with angels in heaven.
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Sharongil49@gmail.com
Sharongil40@gmail.com
Saturday July 5, 2014 at
4:15 PM
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Please except our sincere thoughts of simpathy. We wish you peace that she is happy being with angels in heaven.She was a special lady.love skip& Sharon Gilmore! x
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Janet Rodarmer Quinn
Saturday July 5, 2014 at
3:35 PM
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Bobby,Gary & Jackie, So sorry about your Mom. She was a great Lady. But now she is with your Dad. We have a lot of memories. Chocolate Cake!was the best. She is in my prayers.xoxo
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Ron and Linda Klunder
Saturday July 5, 2014 at
1:53 PM
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Gary and Pam Wood and families, we are so sorry for the loss of your mother.
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Mary Jensen
olemare56@yahoo.com
Saturday July 5, 2014 at
8:56 AM
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Jack Wood, Bruce Gender and family
So sorry for your loss. Maxine will be missed my many. She was a joy to visit with.
My prayers are with you all
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Diane Nelson
Friday July 4, 2014 at
10:06 AM
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Aunt Gay, Uncle Jack, Jessica, Marc, and the entire family - I am so very sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Maxine from playing in their pool, seeing her at the Danish festival and other get togethers. She was always very sweet to Mike, Heidi and I. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Debbe (Purdy) Petro
Thursday July 3, 2014 at
10:13 PM
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Bob, Gary, & Jack...I'm so sorry to hear about you mom. She was such a sweet lady...we sure did have fun when we were kids...we were lucky to have such great parents! Love you guys and am thinking of you!
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Duane and Marcia Tisdel
Thursday July 3, 2014 at
5:09 PM
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Sorry to about your mom Jack and family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
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Joni & Tim Clark (Rodarmer) AZ
Thursday July 3, 2014 at
3:54 PM
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So sorry to hear about your mom passing away. I have such fond memories of her & your dad and you guys camping and teaching me how to water ski. My heart is with you at this time.
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marilyn drenten (Stratton)
Thursday July 3, 2014 at
2:30 PM
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I am one of the cousins from GR now in Ga. Am sorry to hear about Maxine, now she will be with Jay again.
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Steve Day
Thursday July 3, 2014 at
7:32 AM
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Jack, Gay & Family, Your Mom was sincerely one of the sweetest people. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Dave Willmore
Wednesday July 2, 2014 at
7:25 PM
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Bob and family so sorry to hear about your mother. You folks are in my prayers.
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margaret sims
Wednesday July 2, 2014 at
6:49 PM
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I m so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Psalm 72:12.
For he will deliver the poor one crying for help. Also the afflicted one and whoever has no helper. Please accept my sincere condolences.
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