HUDSON FALLS- Marge “Mima” Wood, 68, went into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at the Glens Falls Hospital.
Born on August 11, 1950, in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Ernie, Sr. and Florence (Toleman) Brooks.
On March 10, 1979, she married the love of her life, Lester Wood, Sr. at Hudson Falls United Methodist Church.
Marge spent her life taking care of her family. Her heart belonged in full to the love of her life, her children, her grandchildren, and her adopted grandchildren of the community. She was an active member of the New Life Baptist Church; her favorite part was teaching Sunday School. She always had a baby in her arms. Marge enjoyed arts and crafts and made an excellent seamstress. She was everybody’s Mima and all who knew her, loved her. She rarely went without a smile.
In addition to her parents, Marge was predeceased by her son, James “Jimmy” Wood who passed away on March 5, 2013; and her two brothers, Robert Brooks, Sr. and Paul Brooks.
Survivors include the love of her life, her husband, Lester Wood, Sr.; her children, Lester Wood, Jr., Jackie Wood, Shawn Wood and his wife, Cindy, Lori Zapete and her husband, Jefferson and Neal Wood; her brothers, Ernie Brooks, Jr. and Albert Brooks; her grandchildren, Michael, Andrew, Ali, LJ, Annie, Salena, Ryan, Dylan and Julianna; her great grandchildren, Lola, Eddy, Daniel, Kayla and Avery; her dog Bailey; and many nieces, nephews and cousins; and her extended church family.
Friends may call on Saturday, December 15, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the New Life Baptist Church, 62 Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY.
Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. at the church.
Burial will be in the spring at Moss Street Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury.
The family suggests that donations in Marge’s name be made to the New Life Baptist Church, 62 Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.
Mima’s family would like to thank the kind loving people at the Broad Street Renal Dialysis Unit, who cared for marge in her time of need, you truly are a great group of people. We would also like to thank the great medical staff at the Glens Falls hospital, who’s care, and efforts made it possible for her family to enjoy her for 2 ½ more years.
Arrangements are entrusted to Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, Hudson Fall, NY.
marge was a sweet lady , i spent a lot of hours over to her house with her late son jimmy . she always was willing to take her son and i to skate land to ride the go carts . she will be deeply missed
I am so grateful for the years of friendship and memories that myself and family had with Marge. The many trips to Jr. Camp for a week in August with all the church kids. The many times at our house sewing and spending time together. The dinners ar our house. The Thanksgivings and Christmas’ together at our house. It was so hard watching her health decline these past few years, but she always had a smile on her face. I will forever treasure my memories.
I am so sorry for your loss of Mima. She was a woman well loved and who loved in return. May your many fine memories be of comfort as the weeks go by. May you also find comfort in Jesus’ promise at John 5:28,29.
It is with a heavy heart to hear of Marge’s passing. It was my ultimate pleasure to care for her when I was with the Renal Dialysis Center. Soft spoken, always smiling, her tablet with her craft circuit, or talking with her girls. I loved her spirit, her courage –she was a favorite!! Her love of family was always with her –she will missed by many. Sending love and prayers at this very sad time.