Barbara Jean Wood

Barbara Jean Lieving Wood, 77, of Point Pleasant, passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. She was born June 6, 1944 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, daughter of the late Carl and Verna (Edwards) Lieving. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Leland and Norman Lieving, and sisters, Dorotha Gray and Margaret Brewer. Surviving are Barbara’s loving husband of 60 years, William Wood, and her sisters-in- law, Rebecca Wood and Judi Wood. She is also survived by her children Shawn (Jeff) Detwiler, William Christopher (Lisa) Wood, and Amy (Jamie) Sisson. Also surviving are her grandchildren whom she adored: Amber Dawn McClanahan (Chris Zinn), Sarah (Scott) Fridenmaker, Samantha (Jim Fox) Kapp, Miranda (Luke) Lawrence, Ryan Alexander (Julie) Trent, William Scott Wood, Brett Ashley Sisson, James Sisson, and Luke Sisson. Barbara also loved her great grandchildren, Tristan, Emma, and Jaden Autenrieth, Cameron and Ella Fridenmaker, and Francis Gene Kapp. Barbara is also survived by her nieces and nephews and close friends she adored, many of whom provided loving care to her throughout her illness, especially Elizabeth Lieving, Leota Sang, Nancy and Leland Lieving, Patricia Bissell, Charlotte Walters, and Charles and Phyllis Garland. The family would like to thank the compassionate staff of Edwards Comprehensive Care Center, especially Dr. Jennifer Dotson, and previous oncologist, Yehuda Lebowicz. Barbara was a faithful member of First Baptist Church and cherished her church family. She was also a member of the Tu-Endie-Wei Garden Club and took great joy in growing beautiful gardens. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with the funeral following directly after at First Baptist Church, 1100 Fourth Ave, Gallipolis, Ohio with Pastor Aaron Young officiating. Burial will follow in Point Pleasant at New Lone Oak Cemetery. Contributions in Barbara’s memory may be made to the Tu-Endie-Wei Garden Club and mailed to Treasurer Maxine Kinnaird, 7516 Huntington Road, Gallipolis Ferry, WV 25515. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.