The Eulogy for Good Ann Wood
Written @bykaileyann | Read during the funeral of Lynette Ann Wood
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Link to Obituary: https://www.flinnmaguire.net/obituary/lynette-wood
“Lynette Ann Sanders Wood, 82, of Franklin passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, surrounded by family. She was born in White River Township, Johnson Co., Indiana on November 24, 1936, to Charles William Sanders and Mildred V. (Batton) Sanders.
She graduated from Franklin Community High School in 1955. She attended Franklin College and was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority.
She served 24 years as Needham Township Deputy Trustee and assessor and 40 years in manufacturing, governmental and general accounting. She retired from Fleetwood Accounting in 2002. She belonged to the First Presbyterian Church in Franklin, Indiana, and was a part of the Presbyterian Women. She was a past President of Kappa, Kappa, Kappa, and a Tri Delta Alumnae, a member of the National Federation of Republican Women, a 50 year member of the Order of Eastern Star #439, and the Franklin Elks BPOE #1818. She enjoyed playing bridge, growing tomatoes, and spending time with her family. She will be remembered for her love of sports, her wit, her strong heart, and the traditions and values she instilled in her family.
She is survived by her children, Deborah(Lynn), Pamela (Brent), Leslie, and Cheryl (Kevin); her 10 grandchildren: Adam (Dana), Sarah (Casey), Marcus (Brandi), Michael (Lauren), Bailey (Eric), Benjamin, Kailey (AJ), Maggie (Brandon), Riley, and Avery; and 15 great grandchildren: Austin, Kaitlyn, Elizabeth, Levi, Madelynn, Ethan, Jett, Kinsley, Baylor, Cooper, Jacob, Evan, Emerson, Hayden, and William.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Charles Sanders.
Rev. Peter Jessen will conduct a Celebration of Ann’s life on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Madison Street in Franklin. Friends and family may call from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions were made to the First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Madison Street in Franklin, Indiana, USA.
Online tributes and other expressions of kindness are appreciated ~ ”
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Read during a Celebration of Ann’s life on Sunday, May 5, 2019 near 4:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Madison Street in Franklin.
KAILEY
--> Nanny isn’t what I’d describe as a “typical” grandma, but she’s the only grandma I ever had, and because of that, she made sure I never doubted how much she loved me. She took me to the old Franklin Fashion Bug for my birthday every year to buy me a “sexy” pair of jeans—when I was 12, I was particularly uncomfortable with that compliment, but to this day, I can’t buy a pair of jeans without hearing her voice in my head. In 8th grade, I rode the bus to her house every day after school, and we would just sit and talk at the kitchen table, or on the couch with golf on in the background, while she shared her wealth womanly wisdom with me. Nanny, or “Nanno” as Maggie and I always called her, was not one for coddling, but that didn’t mean she wasn’t comforting. When I cried about my middle school boyfriend kissing another girl, she told me it was better to learn early that men could be dirtbags, but that I was beautiful and strong, and I would find someone better. When I had fights with friends or family members, she would listen all the way through and then tell me, “Now you know you’re being stubborn honey. You have the power to make it better,” which is ALWAYS what I needed to hear. When I introduced her to my husband, AJ, for the first time, with ABSOLUTELY no context, she told him all about a certain vulgarly named shot she is known for throwing back at the Willard every year, and after he walked away wide-eyed and laughing, she grabbed my wrist and said, “Now he’s the one, isn’t he honey?” Seeing her do her little Nanny jig with AJ at our wedding will always be one of my favorite memories. There are so many stories I could share, but I’ll just wrap it up by saying this: My atypical grandma was always, ALWAYS, putting others first. On her last day, when she could barely speak, she sat up abruptly to ask me clearly, “Kailey honey, how’s your finger?” I had gone to the ER for stitches a few days ago, and even in her final few hours, she used her energy to make sure that I was okay. That’s just who she was.Thank you for showing me what a strong, independent, courageous, woman looks like.
Oh, Nanno, I miss you so much already. I will carry your name with pride for the rest of my life. I love you so much.
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