Carol A. Wood, 81, of Jerseyville formerly of Roodhouse passed away Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Willow Rose Nursing and Rehab in Jerseyville. She was born, Aug. 24, 1943, in Roodhouse, the daughter of Paul W. and Eleanor C. Allen Drennan. She married Leonard Wood, in Memphis, TN, in 1963. He preceded her in death Dec. 17, 1989.
Surviving is a son, Leonard (Karen) Wood of Roanoke, VA; grandchildren, Nickolas (Jenny) Wood of Newton, NH, Jessica Wood of Roanoke, VA, Kevin (Heather) Wood of Manchester, NH, Jacqueline Jenkins, Briana Jenkins, Jena (Dylan) Schryer and Lauren Jenkins all of MI and great grandchildren, Isaac Wood, Ryan Wood, Autumn Wood, Jared Strojia, Sebastian Strojia, James Harrison, Zelda Harrison, Lily Graham, Ryleigh Evans and Marjorie Schryer.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Marjorie, Jenkins and brother, Paul W. (Vicky Cochran) Drennan Jr.
Carol was a US Navy Veteran from 1961 to 1963. She enjoyed her travels with her husband with the Navy. Her and her family traveled to Italy, Hawaii, and many other countries in Europe and Asia.
A graveside service was held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at the Manchester Cemetery. Daws Family Funeral Home in Roodhouse is in charge of arrangements.
