JoAnn Wood of Newman passed away Oct. 13 at 82 years of age.
Mrs. Wood was born in Howe, Okla., and had lived in Newman for 70 years.
She was a graduate of Orestimba High School.
Mrs. Wood was a homemaker.
Mrs. Wood is survived by her sons, John Wood of Newman and Ronald Wood of Merced; a daughter, Elizabeth Lynn D’Anna of Newman; a brother, Harold Jeremiah of Kyburz; two sisters, Melba McCullum of Placerville and Denzel Wroten of Modesto; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence “Doug” Wood, in 2010.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21, at the Orestimba Presbyterian Church in Newman.
Interment will be at a later date in San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella.
Hillview Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Remembrances may be directed to: Hospice of Emanuel Medical Center, 825 Delbon Ave., Turlock 95382.