A memorial service will be held at Eastgate Christian Church on January 21, 2015 at 11:00 am. Calling will begin at 10:00 am at the church.
Peggy Irene (Chafin) Wood passed away on January 17. She was 87. Born in Charleston, West Virginia, to Carl and Minnie Chafin, Peggy was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School. In 1943, at the age of 15, she met the love of her life, Tom Wood. After Tom’s military service in World War II, the couple married in 1947. Together they raised five daughters, moving from West Virginia to Oklahoma and Colorado before settling in Indianapolis. After raising her own children, Peggy nurtured hundreds more as a reading tutor in the Indianapolis Public Schools. She loved her husband and her children, she loved other people’s children, she loved her friends, and she loved her church. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, the Rev. Dr. Thomas E. Wood; five daughters, Anita Kay (Steve) Schrader, Deborah Jean (Kerry) Wiggerly, Mary Beth (Willie) Storie, Kathryn Suzette Wood, and Sherri Lynne (Chris) Emmons; 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She loved, and was loved, deeply. A memorial service will be held at Eastgate Christian Church on January 21, 2015 at 11:00 am. Calling will begin at 10:00 am at the church.
Mary Beth says
My Mom was an amazing, loving, and gentle spirit.
Her love was unconditional and infinite. She had the softest hands in the world and smile lit up the room.
I will miss you Mom.
Much love to Daddy and my sisters!
Thank you Jesus for taking her as your own.
Thomas Carr Howe High School Alumni Association says
Anita, Deborah, Mary,Kathryn & Sherri- Please accept our condolences at the passing of your mother. Sending our thoughts and prayers.
Thomas Carr Howe High School Alumni Association
Stacey Andrews says
Kathryn and Anita,
I wanted you to know that you are both in my thoughts and prayers during this time. May peace and love surround you and your family during this difficult time.
Loving Thoughts,
Judy Keith Dalhaus says
Sherri, although I never had the privilege of meeting your mother, I feel her presence through you. Praying that God’s Peace will surround and comfort all who knew and loved her.
Tammy Sebastian says
Anita and Kathryn, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. You are in my prayers. God bless you and your Father and Sisters.
Connie Holik says
Anita and Kathryn,
I just wanted to let you know you both (and your families) are in my thoughts and prayers right now.
Julie and Bryan Bradshaw says
Anita. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this saddened time. Lean on your family and friends to help you through the tough times and know that time will ease the sadness.
Cheri Burrows says
So sorry for your loss…may she rest in peace.
Karen says
Deb, so sorry for the loss of your mother. I hope you will find peace and comfort during this sad time. You and your family have my deepest and sincere sympathy.
Elise Edwards says
Deb and family, now I know I will get to meet your mother…in Heaven. Deb, thanks for sharing little tidbits about your mom. She must have been an angel. God bless each of you. I am sorry that your hearts are heavy.
Anne Reach says
Mary & family, I am so sorry for your loss. You’re in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.