Genell Dodd Wood, age 88, of Clarkesville, Georgia, took her heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 23, 2024.
Born in Mount Airy, Georgia on June 12, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Henry Lewis & Bertha Franklin Dodd. Genell worked with Milliken Textiles and retired after 30 years of dedicated service. She was a wonderful cook, enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, canning, quilting, crocheting, sewing, and crafting. Most of all Genell loved her family tremendously. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Clarkesville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Floyd Taylor Wood; daughter-in-law, Debbie Wood; grandson, Kyle Wood; as well as six siblings.
Survivors include her loving husband of 19 years, Lamar Bryant of Clarkesville, GA; children, Debra & Chester Wheeler of Demorest, GA; Sharon Wood and David Wood, both of Clarkesville, GA; Angela & Mark Gay of Statesboro, GA; Barbara Hefner of Mount Airy, GA; brother & sister-in-law, Jack & Carol Dodd of Gainesville, GA; grandchildren, Suzanne & Marian Banks, Dianne Allen, Jennifer Lomax, Kari & Matt Clofine, Frank Hefner, Heather & Roger Cote, & Sabrina Hernandez; 7 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, & friends.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Hillside Memorial Chapel in Clarkesville, with Pastor Devin O’Kelly and Pastor Anthony Shore officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:00 Noon until the service hour on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
An online guest registry is available for the Wood family at www.HilllsideMemorialChapel.com
Arrangements are in the care & professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens of Clarkesville, Georgia. (706) 754-6256
