Eva M. Wood

Eva M. Wood, age 83, of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, formerly of Hamilton, Ohio passed away at Shady Nook Care Center, Lawrenceburg on Monday, February 9, 2009. She was born in Estill County, Kentucky on November 4, 1925 the daughter of Willard and Artha (Hymer) Winkler. She was employed at Champion and International Paper for 41 years, retiring in 1988. She later worked at Grand Victoria Casino for 9 years. Eva was a member of OES Washington Chapter # 195, and a former member of Tuley Road Nazarene Church. She enjoyed gardening and raising roses. On April 20, 1941 in Covington, Kentucky she married Merle F. Wood, who passed away on March 26, 1988.

She is survived by her son, Benjamin (Gisela) Wood of Lawrenceburg, Indiana; three grandchildren, Christina Ann Jones, of Dillsboro, Indiana, Benjamin F. (Darlene) Wood of Liberty Twp., Ohio and Nicole Marie Wood of Colerain Township; 8 great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Betty Wood of Columbus, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; four brothers, Raymond Winkler, Wayne Winkler, Robert Winkler, and Greely Winkler; and three sisters, Anna Lou Lay, Bertha Howard, and Marie Winkler.

Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park.