Anita A. Wood
August 29, 1944 ~ October 5, 2021
Anita (Smyser) Wood, 77, Greenwood, passed away October 5, 2021. Anita was born August 29, 1944, in Beech Grove, to the late Windsor and Marian (Parsons) Smyser. She married Richard L. Wood on January 25, 1963, and he preceded her in death just five days after their 50th wedding anniversary in 2013.
Anita graduated from Southport High School in 1962 and maintained many friendships with her high school friends to this day. She retired from AT&T in 2000, where she worked for 30 years. A strong Catholic, Anita was a member of Saints Francis & Clare of Assisi Catholic Church and was a part of a Bible study at the church. She was a very social person and enjoyed being a part of the Red Hat Society and several lunch groups. Anita was an avid reader, enjoyed cooking, shopping, and traveling. She will be fondly remembered by her loving family and friends.
In addition to her parents and Dick, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Paige Michelle Wood; brothers, Windsor “Duke” and Billy Smyser; sister, Vicki Archer.
Survivors include her son, Richard L. Wood, II (Anastastia Page); daughter, Tiffany Wood; grandchildren, Fletcher Wood, Kelsie (Charlie) Smith, Lea Rogers, Nolan Wood, and Maddux Wood; brother, Harry Smyser; sisters, Linda Ennis, Patty Noone, and Cindy Broshears.
Anita’s Life Celebration® visitation will be Friday, October 8, 2021, 5 to 8 p.m., at the O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East Street, Indianapolis, where morning prayers will be said at 10:15 a.m., Saturday, October 9, 2021. The Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 9, 2021, in SS. Francis & Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, 5901 W. Olive Branch Road, Greenwood. Entombment will be at Washington Park East Cemetery. Visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Love and Peace to the Wood Family. From Logan, Tori, Chrys, Mark, Shirley and Anthony. May our grandmothers be reunited once again.
I still think about her Mac N Cheese she made during the Holidays. You’ll be missed.
Wood Family, We cannot express our emotions with the loss of your mother. She was such a kind hearted person who brought a smile to those near her.
I am so saddened to hear the passing of Anita.. She will be missed by her family and many classmate friends. What a beautiful picture of Anita. I am sending prayers and love to Anita’s family..ߙϰߏۢݤ️
Oh Anita! You were one of the best! Not only as a classmate at Southport but as a friend also. It was my pleasure to give you an occasional lift to our SHS girls luncheons. We had some interesting conversations during those rides. You will be missed. Sending love and prayers to all of the family suffering Anita’s passing. God Speed Anitaߒߘ¢
Dear Lea, We are so sorry for your loss. We will remember Anita in our hearts for her kindness and humor forever. We love you.
Anita was a good friend; so happy to have known her. Anita had a warm, loving, kind personality and a joy to be with. Helen Volk
Anita was a supervisor I worked for in Greenwood. She was a beautiful lady and so very kind. Love and prayers to her family. Tanya Bracken
Playing Euchre over the Holidays with mom, Leah and my Aunt Anita will always make me smile. She was never being scared to say, “Pick it up, I am going alone.”
Anita was the kindest, most wonderful person a person could ever meet! She NEVER had a bad word to come out of her mouth about anyone! Her passing breaks my heart. What does dry my tears a little is that she has already been greeted by Paige and Dick and is now being held in the Arms of our Lord and Savior!!! I’m praying for your family’s peace!
Anita’s humor is what I fondly think of. She could make a comment with a very straight face and I’m laughing like crazy at what she said. God loves a good sense of humor Anita, rest in peace friend.
Prayers & sincere condolences to Anita’s family & friends. She was a beautiful lady, & a true & loyal friend. RIP, Anita! ߒ
With love and hugs, Larry and Pam Williams , Rendi Brooks, Trey, Dusty, and Nathan Hacker
Rest In Peace my friend.
Our dear Aunt, You were always so sweet to us, and never failed to make others laugh. Your kind words will not be forgotten. Love you always 3
I have been digging through my old photos (that yes, pre-date digital ones) to find photos I have of Anita and the amazing Wood family but I came up empty. Going to keep looking. But that doesn’t take away from the vivid memories I have of Anita and how kind she was to me when I dated her daughter Paige. We went through Paige’s passing together – and Anita of course was always more worried about me than herself, yet I know her heart was crushed. As noted in these tributes, her sense of humor, kindness, gentle heart and loyalty always stood out to me. Even though we didn’t have a lot of contact, I will miss her dearly. God Bless to the Wood family.
Forever loved…
With our deepest sympathy,
Remembering you and Anita in our minds and in our hearts. Love you all.
I had not known she had passed away. She was such a nice lady that I was lucky to have known.