Katherine V. Wood, age 93, of Franklin, went to be with her Lord on Monday, March 3, 2014 with her family at her side. She was born January 30, 1921 in Hart Co., KY to James Oscar and Emily Ann (Puckett) Avery. Katherine was a devoted wife to Gilbert "Woody" Wood whom she married on February 26, 1938. He preceded her in death on January 20, 2010. Together they owned Woody''s Stop 11. They were also Amway Distributors for many years. Katherine worked at the Providence Grocery when she was younger as well as being a homemaker for her children.
She was a member of Meridian Church of God and she also participated in the Bargersville Senior Citizens Fashion Show later in her life. She loved to do crafts, play Bingo and play cards. She loved to travel with Woody and to spend time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be very missed by all who knew and loved her.
Katherine is survived by her son, Wallace (Diane) Wood; daughters, Judith Ann Coomer, Phyllis Joan (Dale) Bechert, Theresa Lynn (John) Clark and Kathleen (Jeffrey) Anderson; 15 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death also by her parents; son, Gilbert L. Wood; granddaughter, Debra A. Bemis; brothers, Hillard "Jack", Duard, James Taylor, and Paul Avery; sisters, Zelma Waymen, Arlene Clark, and Marion Conover.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 7, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Greenwood, with burial to follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer''s Association, 50 East 91st Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46240 or to New Hope Hospice.