Judith E. Wood, born to John and Frances Allen Enlow on September 1, 1942, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2010 after a long battle with cancer. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Clarence R. Wood, Sr. in 2004.
The family will receive friends at Greenlawn Funeral Home from 6 to 8p.m. on Tuesday, April 20, 2010. A memorial service celebrating the life of Judith Elaine Wood will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 in Greenlawn Funeral Home Chapel. She will be laid to rest with her husband with a private service in Fort Jackson National Cemetery with military honors at a later date. On-line condolences may be sent to www.mem.com. The family has entrusted Greenlawn Funeral Home with the arrangements.
Judy graduated Union High School and married her sweetheart in 1958. She raised 3 sons as well as started her own accounting business in 1973. She was the owner of Briargate Business Services for 37 years. She was a longtime member of Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 641 serving as Treasurer for many years. She was also a local attraction for her singing abilities. She owned and managed several night clubs in her lifetime as well as being the lead singer in several local bands including The Jesters in the late 80's and early 90's. She specialized in classic and standard music from Patsy Cline to Anne Murray.
Surviving are her 3 sons, Clarence (Robbie) R. Wood Sr., Michael (Tony) A. Wood, and Wendell L. Wood; all of Columbia, SC, her sister, Melanie C. Judy (Andy), of Moncks Corner, SC, and both brothers, John Enlow of Jacksonville, FL, and Chuck Enlow of West Columbia, SC. She is also survived by 2 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, as well as numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.
The community has lost a valuable asset. She will be missed by all and remembered by many. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210 in Judy's memory.
