Mary Ann Wood

Mary Ann Wood passed away in Seaside surrounded by family on Aug 22, 2016. She was born Feb 4, 1929 in Prosser, Washington to Ford and Leona Quarles. She grew up in Cathlamet, Washington working in her father’s grocery store and was a licensed beautician and business owner.

She married Allen Wood in 1949, and together they raised their children in Japan, Okinawa and Iran for many years.

She volunteered in the hospital gift shop, with the Lady Elks and the Seaside Ambassadors.

Mary Ann is survived by her children Linda Ford Crow, Jeff Wood (Kim) and Susan Billings (Bob); four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Her parents, brother Dick and husband Allen all proceeded her in death.

She loved to cook and entertain, decorate cakes, travel and read.

Special thanks to her wonderful caregivers, Zan and Trisha.

A memorial service will be held at the Seaside Elks on Monday, August 29. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hospice, Seaside Kids or the Alzheimers Association.

Hughes-Ransom Mortuary & Crematory in Seaside is in charge of arrangements. Visit http://www.hughes-ransom.com to share memories and sign the guest book.