Vivian Wood

Vivian M. Wood, age 93, of Battle Creek, went to be with our Lord on August 8, 2021, at The Oaks at NorthPointe Woods.  She was born in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Eugene and Marie (Workman) Torrance. She worked in banking while living in Detroit, later becoming a homemaker for most of her life. Battle Creek was her home for over 50 years. She was a member of Eastern Star Battle Creek Chapter 153, and a lifelong member at Maple United Methodist Church, where she enjoyed singing in the choir.  She loved making wonderful memories with her family and spending time at her lake property. She was an avid reader, loved music, garage sales and antiquing, cooking, traveling, and animals, especially her cats. To her faith and family were the most important things in life and her kind and loving way touched all who met her. She was a proud Navy Wife. She was united in marriage on February 23, 1952, in Detroit to Richard W. Gray, he preceded her in death on March 10, 1995.  She later married Russell W. Wood on May 15, 1999.  Also preceding her in death are her husband, and daughter; Linda Black.  She is survived by son; Robert (Dee) Gray of Battle Creek, grandchildren; Lauren (Larry) Porter of Battle Creek, Sarah Ward and Ann Gray of Battle Creek, Keith (Jacqueline) Black of Marshall, and six great grandchildren.  The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 12, 2021, at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home & Cremation Services, where funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m., Rev. Linda D. Stoddard of Maple United Methodist Church officiating.  Interment to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Maple United Methodist Church.  Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.henryfuneralhome.org