Iris Jean WoodMay 28, 1915 - April 2, 2017Iris Jean Wood, age 101, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017, at I.U. Hospice House, Bloomington. She was born May 28, 1915, in Kahoka Missouri, to Claude L. and Lily (Alexander) Fish.She was a 1932 graduate of Bedford High School and resided in Bedford most of her life. She was married twice, first to Tom Sargent in 1940, who preceded her in death in 1955, and to Charles L. "Chic" Wood, in 1964. He preceded her in death in 1968. She retired as office manager of Thompson Dairy. She was a long time member of First Baptist Church and the I.U. Health Bedford Auxiliary. She was passionate about knitting, baking, and her family. She will be remembered for her sweet demeanor and loving spirit.She is survived by her daughter Ann (Byron) Steele, Bedford and her son Timothy (Fran) Sargent, Goodyear, AZ; two grandchildren Barbara (Scott) Mitchell, Bradley (Kim) Steele, M.D., and five great granddaughters Kaitlyn, Lauren, and Molly Mitchell; Iris and Isabella Steele. She was preceded in death by two brothers John and Richard Fish, and two sisters Judith McCarrell and Betty Henderson.A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 11:00 A. M. at the First Baptist Church, 1515 - 20th Street, Bedford, IN.Memorial contributions may be made to I.U. Health, Bedford Auxiliary or First Baptist Church.There will be no public visitation. Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes, Bedford, is entrusted with arrangements.
Cemetery
Green Hill Cemetery
1202 18th St
Bedford IN 47421
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Celebration of Life Service
Saturday, April 8, 2017
11:00 AM -
First Baptist Church
1515 20th Street
Bedford IN 47421
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Funeral Home
Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes
818 18th St
Bedford IN - 47421
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(812) 275-4433