Sarah Joyce Wood

Mrs. Sarah Joyce Wood, age 77 of Gainesville, GA, passed away Friday, August 23, 2013. Joyce was born July 15, 1936, in Barrow County to the late Sarah Marlowe and Hubert Marlowe. She was a homemaker and a member of Oakwood United Methodist Church.

Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, August 26, 2013 at 2:00 pm at Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Phil Williams and Rev. Glenn Parrish officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 25, 2013 from 5:00-7:00 pm and Monday, August 26, 2013 from 1:00-2:00 pm. Interment to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Joyce is survived by her husband of 59 years, Doug Wood, Gainesville; and children, daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Ted Simmons of Clermont, son, Mark Wood of West Deptford, NJ; grandchildren Niija Wood of Philadelphia, PA, Shaina Wood of Pottstown, PA, Amanda Athens of Gainesville, Drew and Diane Athens of Lula, Neely Simmons of Satsuma, Florida, and great-grandchildren, Emma and Addison Roberts of Gainesville, and Ethan Athens of Lula; brother and sister-in-law, James and Katherine Marlowe of Mount Airy, GA, and several nieces and nephews.

Flowers or contributions to the American Cancer Society are welcome.



Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA 30504 is in charge of arrangements.



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