Obituary of Martha Kate Wood

Martha Kate Wood, age 93, of Paris, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at Heritage Nursing Home of Paris.

Martha was born April 9, 1926, in Clarksville to Fred S. and Amby Mason Roberts.  Martha was a longtime elder and member of the First Presbyterian Church of Deport since 1947.  She married her husband, John Lawrence Wood, April 20, 1947, they were married for 58 years.  Martha taught oil and water color arts and she was a seamstress.  She enjoyed making quilts and teaching people the arts of her craft.  Up until recent months, Martha was very active, she was a talented lady and will be missed.  Preceding her in death are her parents; her husband; 4 sisters, Tressie Thomas Reese, Pat Westbrook, Gladys Cox and Billie Francis and 1 brother, Fred S. Roberts, Jr.

There will be no formal visitation.

Graveside services are set for 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 18, 2019, at Bogata cemetery with Pastor Cindy Burnett officiating.  Burial are under the direction of Clarksville Funeral Home.

She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.