Lillie Frances Strickland Wood Barnes-- June 20, 1925-August 6, 2017 Lillie Strickland Wood Barnes of Rocky Mount, NC passed away on August 6, 2017 at her home. Lillie was born in Nash County near Spring Hope, NC on June 20, 1925 to the late Charlie Calvin and Minnie Creekmore Strickland. She married the late Benjamin Curtis Wood and lived in the Seven Paths Community for 60 plus years. She was also preceded in death by her son, Keith Wood, and a brother Charlie B. Strickland. A Memorial Service will be held on August 20, at 2:00 PM at Old Carriage Road Baptist Church, 1060 N. Old Carriage Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Pastor William Harper officiating. Lillie is survived by her husband, Dallas L. Barnes of Rocky Mount, NC, her son, Curtis "Mike" Wood and wife Annette of Spring Hope, NC. She is also survived by three grandchildren Chris Wood and wife Brandy, Heather Ferguson and husband Joe, and Micheala Wood; great grandchildren, Madelyn, Tyler and Taylor Ferguson, Harper Dean, McKenzie and Matthew Gupton; sisters, Vernelle S. Dickerson of Raleigh, NC, Lula Belle S. Strum of Spruce Pines, NC, and Shirley S. Forehand and her husband West of Wake Forest, NC. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Special thanks to Lillie's caregiver, Mary Kearney, for the loving care that she gave to her for the last years of her life. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Old Carriage Road Baptist Church, 1060 N. Old Carriage Rd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Arrangements are being handled by Lancaster Funeral and Cremation Services, 804 N. Bickett Blvd., Louisburg, N. C. 27549. Online condolences may be made to www.lancasterfcs.com. Service Information
Sunday, August 20th, 2017 2:00pm,
Old Carriage Road Baptist Church
1060 N. Old Carriage Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Lillie Wood Barnes
July 20, 1925 – August 6, 2017
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I would like to express my condolences to your family for the loss of Mrs. Barnes. Please find comfort in Jehovah God's promise 'There is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.' - Acts 2415
Grandmama Wood was a Very Special Grandmother, Mother, Mother-In-Law,Sister, Great-Grandmother, Wife and Most of All A Friend Too Many! May She Know Peace and God's Love Even More Abundantly Now!! My Love To You All.
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