Karen Sue Wood
September 15, 1957 – February 22, 2023
Karen Sue Wood, 65, of Lothian, MD, previously of Albany, Georgia, took her first breath in Heaven on February 22, 2023 with her family at her bedside. She lost her battle to cancer in her sister’s home in Lothian, MD. Karen grew up in Deale, the daughter of John and Syble Wood. She was raised by her loving grandparents Harvey and Nettie Wood, and graduated from Southern High School in Harwood MD in 1975. After graduating she went to work at Andrews Air Force Base, and later worked for the law firm Covington and Burling. After moving to Georgia, she worked at Heart Craft, Labor Finders, and Behavioral Health Services of South Georgia where she was employed until her retirement.
Karen is survived by her partner of over 30 years, William McMillian, her sisters Patricia Hayden of Lothian and Gail Marquart and husband Chris of Douglasville, GA, a very special niece Carrie Nehring, as well as nephews Steven Parks, Jr., David Parks, Christopher Marquart, Michael Marquart, and Jacob Marquart, and niece Hailey Marquart. She is also survived by her former husband Gary Pelletier of Bristol, Rhode Island.
Karen’s family requests that in lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in her name be made th the American Cancer Society.
Visitation
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
12:00 P.M. – 1:30 P.M.
Services
- Funeral Service
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
1:30 PM
Interment
- Burial
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
3:00 P.M.
Contributions
American Cancer Society
405 Williams Court, Suite 120
Baltimore, MD 21220
800-227-2345
Condolences
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23 Feb 2023
6:56pm
My sincere condolences to Patricia Hayden and her family . . . to Gail Marquart and her family . . . and to Karen’s cousin Kathy Naumann.
City
BRISTOL
State
RHODE ISLAND
24 Feb 2023
1:44am
Karen was such a dear sweet woman. She and I had many conversations daily at work and shared so many thoughts and laughter. I always appreciated being her friend and happy to have known her. She loved her family and spoke of them often. She will be missed by those that loved her big smile, including myself.
City
Pensacola
State
FL
24 Feb 2023
1:47am
I am so sorry to hear this. Karen and I worked together for many years. I loved her dearly. Your family will be in my prayers
City
Ocilla
State
GA
24 Feb 2023
8:36am
I am so sorry to hear of Karen’s passing. It breaks my heart, she was a dear friend and I loved her, she had a great personality and always had a smile.
City
Tifton
State
Ga
24 Feb 2023
9:42am
I am so sorry to learn of Karen’s passing. She and I were friends in school and also worked together at Covington & Burling. May the Lord grant peace and comfort during this difficult time.
City
Englewood
State
Tennessee
24 Feb 2023
11:18am
My first memory of my Cousin Karen was on a sunny morning on the back steps of her first family home in Deale, Maryland. She was sitting in the morning sunshine, smiling brightly & giggling at all of us who had come to visit – her beautiful red hair shining & highlighting her sweet little face. She was 4+ years old and over the many years that have passed, this has been how I think of her when she comes to mind … Rest well and I hope we meet and laugh and giggle once again together in the by and by…❤️🙏
City
Pittsburgh
State
Pennsylvania
25 Feb 2023
12:34pm
I am now ready to acknowledge the effect Karen had on my life. We had fifteen wonderful years together and shared many memories. We created many family traditions especially during the holidays like making homemade peppermint ice cream every Christmas. Karen so loved the snow and Christmas ! One memory that I hold dear is when we walked arm in arm in the snow while admiring the townhouses in a complex in Crofton while dreaming of living there one day which unfortunately never came to fruition. But we loved all the apartments and houses we called home. We also shared our love for our family of pets. She was always very supportive of all my theatrical endeavors. She was sweet and quiet yet possessed an inner strength and was liked by everyone who knew her. She devoted much time to caring for her Aunt Nita towards the end of her Aunt’s life. My soul mate, confidant and best friend will be sorely missed, although she will remain in my heart forever 💔
City
BRISTOL
State
RHODE ISLAND
27 Feb 2023
9:36am
VERY DIFFICULT TO SAY GOODBYE TO KAREN. WE ALL LOVE YOU AND YOU WILL REMAIN IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER. RIP MY FRIEND YOU MADE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR LIFE
City
TIFTON
State
GA
8 Mar 2023
10:30am
I am so saddened to hear about Karen. We were back yard buddies before we were school age. Lots of fun memories from our very early years through high school. Lost contact but with the internet we were reconnected and could follow each other. I can only hope she was still laughing till the end. I’ll miss you my friend. Joe
City
Bluffton
State
SC
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My sincere condolences to Patricia Hayden and her family . . . to Gail Marquart and her family . . . and to Karen’s cousin Kathy Naumann.
Karen was such a dear sweet woman. She and I had many conversations daily at work and shared so many thoughts and laughter. I always appreciated being her friend and happy to have known her. She loved her family and spoke of them often. She will be missed by those that loved her big smile, including myself.
I am so sorry to hear this. Karen and I worked together for many years. I loved her dearly. Your family will be in my prayers
I am so sorry to hear of Karen’s passing. It breaks my heart, she was a dear friend and I loved her, she had a great personality and always had a smile.
I am so sorry to learn of Karen’s passing. She and I were friends in school and also worked together at Covington & Burling. May the Lord grant peace and comfort during this difficult time.
My first memory of my Cousin Karen was on a sunny morning on the back steps of her first family home in Deale, Maryland. She was sitting in the morning sunshine, smiling brightly & giggling at all of us who had come to visit – her beautiful red hair shining & highlighting her sweet little face. She was 4+ years old and over the many years that have passed, this has been how I think of her when she comes to mind … Rest well and I hope we meet and laugh and giggle once again together in the by and by…❤️🙏
I am now ready to acknowledge the effect Karen had on my life. We had fifteen wonderful years together and shared many memories. We created many family traditions especially during the holidays like making homemade peppermint ice cream every Christmas. Karen so loved the snow and Christmas ! One memory that I hold dear is when we walked arm in arm in the snow while admiring the townhouses in a complex in Crofton while dreaming of living there one day which unfortunately never came to fruition. But we loved all the apartments and houses we called home. We also shared our love for our family of pets. She was always very supportive of all my theatrical endeavors. She was sweet and quiet yet possessed an inner strength and was liked by everyone who knew her. She devoted much time to caring for her Aunt Nita towards the end of her Aunt’s life. My soul mate, confidant and best friend will be sorely missed, although she will remain in my heart forever 💔
VERY DIFFICULT TO SAY GOODBYE TO KAREN. WE ALL LOVE YOU AND YOU WILL REMAIN IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER. RIP MY FRIEND YOU MADE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR LIFE
I am so saddened to hear about Karen. We were back yard buddies before we were school age. Lots of fun memories from our very early years through high school. Lost contact but with the internet we were reconnected and could follow each other. I can only hope she was still laughing till the end. I’ll miss you my friend. Joe