Carol Ann Wood, age 60, of Herndon, VA passed away Monday, October 9, 2017 at the Dulles Health and Rehab Center.
She was born on September 5, 1957 in Washington, DC the daughter of the late Clair and Genevieve (Snyder) Shaffer.
Carol was a kind-hearted woman that enjoyed helping anyone that asked for it. Her attention to detail was unmatched and could plan any event or party that she was tasked with. She especially enjoyed gardening, harvesting tomatoes from her tomato plants, and finding new recipes to try in the kitchen. Carol’s children meant the world to her and she would do anything for them. She was an endearing woman with a contagious laugh that will truly be missed.
Survivors include her two daughters, Nicole Wood of Johns Island, SC and Katlin Wood of Manassas Park, VA.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00AM Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, Virginia.
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