Mary Frances Wood

August 5, 1938 - November 18, 2019

Mary Frances Wood, 81, of Akron, Indiana passed at 11:06 pm, Monday, Nov. 18, 2019 at Wynnfield Crossing of Rochester, Indiana.   She was born on Aug. 5, 1938 in Wabash, Indiana to the late Elwood W. "Slim" and Bernice J. (Walker) Arthur.  She was married on Sept. 2, 1959 in Akron, Indiana to Richard A. Wood, who preceded on Jan. 15, 2016.  She was a 1956 graduate of Akron High School. She attended the Akron Church of God for many years where she had been an active member helping in many areas. She had worked at Viking Foods and several other places around town.  Mary was known for her furniture upholstery work. She enjoyed working in her garden and always kept a well-maintained yard.  Survivors and place of residence: Daughter – Joyce Mikesell and companion Don Miller – Athens, Ind. Son – Raymond and wife Jill Wood – Akron, Ind. Grandchildren – Brianne, Dylan, and Shane Sister - Barbara Zartman - Twelve Mile, Ind.  Sister-in-law - Wanda "Peg" Arthur - Akron, Ind. Preceded in Death By: Parents Infant Brother - Jack Arthur Brother – Harvey Arthur Brother-in-law – David Zartman  A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 pm, Friday, Nov. 22, 2019 in the Akron Church of God 301 South West Street Akron, Indiana with Pastor Kathy Nelson officiating.  Burial will take place at a later date in the Akron Cemetery, Akron, Indiana.  Memorial visitation hours will be from 10 am to 12 noon, Friday, Nov. 22, 2019 at the Akron Church of God.  Arrangements are entrusted to Hartzler Funeral Home 305 West Rochester Street Akron, Indiana.  In her memory donations can be made to the Akron Church of God.