Shirley Brantley Wood
October 22, 1935 – June 6, 2025
ZEBULON – Shirley Brantley Wood, 89, of Lizard Lick, NC died June 6, 2025, comfortable at her home. She was born October 22, 1935 in Nash County to the late Lawrence Fletcher Brantley (d. 1959) and Belzie Ann Brantley (d. 1941). Shirley was a long-time member of Hephzibah Baptist Church. She loved Jesus and her church family. She was a loving wife, mother and the best “Granny” who never tired of giving and sharing. Shirley loved to travel and was the family recordkeeper, meticulously journaling and photographing both small and large life events. Shirley is preceded in death by her loving husband Charles Pressie Wood. Together, they were the Mayor and First Lady of Lizard Lick for more than 50 years. She was also preceded in death by her son, Phillip Charles Wood, and her brothers Berlie, Earlie, Hurley, Worley, Herbert and Ervin.
Funeral Service will be at 3:00pm on Monday, June 9, 2025 at Hephzibah Baptist Church located at 1794 Wendell Blvd, Wendell NC with visitation from 2 to 2:45 prior to the service.
Shirley is survived by her daughters, Jean Wood of Zebulon, Robin Wood of Knightdale and Donna Milligan (Terry) of Lizard Lick; her sons, Don Wood (Sandy) of Rockledge FL, Dennis Wood, Dale Perry (Melenda) of Wendell and Joey Wood (Crystal) of Wendell; many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and her best friend and sister, Shelby Jean Lucas of Wilson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Historical Hephzibah, PO Box 1119, Wendell, NC 27591.
Arrangements are with Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, 211 W. Third St., Wendell.
www.stricklandfuneral.com
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Warm thoughts, prayers and concorts are sent to the family during this difficult time.
We thinking of you all
MS.Shirley was always kind to me and hard worker when we worked at Hardee’s in Zebulon rest easy 🦋
Shirley was always kind & welcoming to my entire family – especially Reese. I will miss her until the day I see her again in Heaven with the Lord, our Savior. We all loved you ❤️❤️❤️
We are so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I know you loved her very much and you look so much like her. You had great parents that were loved by all that knew them. Sending our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We love you all.
The memories I have of Ms. Shirley were on Sunday nights, when, along with Diane Hymen, they taught the Wee Sing Choir. Samuel, our oldest, was blessed to have been in their class each Sunday night! She was faithful to work with children. I also remember when Joey was engaged to Crystal, how Ms. Shirley would talk so highly of Crystal, and was so excited to welcome her into the family! I will remember her also for her smile.
Jean and family,
So sorry for your loss! She was always so kind and sweet!
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