Mrs. Elise Wood's Obituary
Mrs. Elise “Susie Mae” Minchey Wood, age 95 of College Grove, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. She was born on March 14, 1924 in Jackson County, Tennessee to the late Oscar and Abbie Minchey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Roy Harding Wood, her son Douglas Eugene Wood (Donna), her brother L.T. Minchey (Alice), and her sister Betty Daniel (Harvey). She is survived by her daughters Carolyn Sue Wood Sadler (Harlin) and Vickie Renae Wood Trebing (Jimmy), her sisters Bonnie Jean Minchey Bennett (Gray), her brothers Hoyte Gordon Minchey (Gayle), and James Wally Minchey (Mary Ann). She is also survived by her eleven grandchildren: Michelle Sadler Mobley (Brian), Douglas Eugene Wood, Jr.(Karen), Earl Harlin Sadler, III, Troy Darryl Wood (Laurie), Christopher Bryan Sadler (Susan), Wendie Wood Bean (Brian), Ashleigh Sadler Sharp (Brent), La’Tisha Watts, Lance Brandon Wood, Tara Wood Janecki (Mike), Misty Dawn Trebing,. In addition, she is survived by her eighteen great-grandchildren: Taylor Elise Mobley, Brennon Reid Mobley (Lilly), Douglas Garrett Wood, Graham Wood, Madison Cameron Wood, McKenna Casey Wood, Spencer Troy Wood, Christopher Coleman Sadler, Caroline Charlet Sadler, Clayton Samuel Sadler, Nathaniel Boone Sadler, Matthew Brandon Park, Zachary Neal Park, Nicholas William Park, Gabriella Wood Park, Carson Alexander Sharp (Ashley), Chandler Alexanndra Sharp, Keelan Renae Watts.
Mrs. Wood was a one of a kind lady. She was kind, loving, and sassy. She loved her family more than anything in the world, and as the oldest daughter of seven children, she was a natural born caregiver. She always made sure she did her best to raise her children right and instill in them spiritual values, manners, and a sense of taking pride in your home and appearance. Mrs. Wood loved to sing and her singing always made everyone smile. Her sunny disposition and songs earned her the nickname “Sunshine” and her love for hats, pearls, and striking a pose earned her the nickname “Miss Hollywood.” Elise Wood was a very special and unique person who was loved dearly by all who knew her, and it is certain that she will be missed.
Mrs. Wood, In her wisdom, chose NHC on Fairground Street in Franklin as her final home. We know she would want all the wonderful people there to know she loved them dearly. The Wood family will be ever grateful for their loving service.
The Wood family has requested that friends and guests in attendance of Mrs. Wood’s visitation and services wear their favorite hat to honor her love for hats.
A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at Spring Hill Funeral Home at 11am in the Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, and burial in Historic Spring Hill Cemetery will follow the service. Spring Hill Funeral Home has been entrusted with the final care of Mrs. Wood. 5110 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, Tennessee 37216. (615) 865-1101. “Where Nashville Comes to Remember.”
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