Freda Radcliff Wood
September 7, 1947 ~ June 13, 2003
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Freda Irene Sue Radcliff Wood, 55, of 2 Pine Knoll Drive, Asheville, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, June 13, 2003, at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer.
Freda was born on September 7, 1947. A native and resident of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Carter Woodrow and Sally Mae Radcliff. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Harold Dean Radcliff.
A 1965 graduate of Clyde A Erwin High School, she taught school for 24 years at West Buncombe Elementary. During her career she received Teacher Assistant of the Year Award in 1992 and 2003 and the Gift Hero of the Week Award from WLOS-TV in May 2003. She touched so many lives in her life with her work as teacher’s assistant and her role in her faith with God. She was very active in her church choir at Newfound Baptist Church. She dearly loved her grandson, Colin, and spending time with him and her family.
Freda is survived by her husband of 37 years on June 3, 2003, Howard “Cecil” Wood, Jr.; a daughter and son-in-law, Khrista Wood Bryson and Randy Bryson; a son and daughter-in-law, Jason S. Wood and Wendy B. Wood; a grandson, Colin N. Bryson; “Part-Time Child”, Tamara D. McMahan of Charlotte; sister, Linda Pitts and her husband, Joe of Asheville, Brenda Carson of Pennsylvania, Patricia Whitt and her husband Gerald of Candler; a brother, Gerald King and his wife Mary of New York; many nieces, nephews and other extended family members.
Funeral services will be 11:00 am Monday at Newfound Baptist Church with the Revs. Charles Phillips and Mark Ball officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tracy Lee, Scott Lee, Johnny Doan, Josh Shipman, Tim Shipman and Dee Harper.
Her family will receive friends from 7:30-9:30 pm Sunday at the church and request that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West Buncombe Elementary, c/o Sue Carroll for the Media Center for “Books for Children” or to the American Cancer Society for the research of Endometrial Cancer, Asheville Administrative Resource Center, 120 Executive Park, Building 1, Asheville, NC 28801.
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May the assurance and comfort of loving memories help you through this time of sorrow. Our sympathies are with you.
Scott and Sharon Conner
Krista and Jason,
Your mother will be greatly missed by so many. She was so kind to everyone. I value ever knowing her. Our thoughts are with you.
Philip, Jennifer & Sadie Ruble
DEAR CECIL AND FAMILY,
WE WERE SORRY TO HEAR OF FREDA’S PASSING. WE KNOW SHE IS IN GOD’S HAND AND THERE WILL BE NO MORE SUFFERING FOR HER. MAY YOUR MEMORIES HELP YOU THROUGH THIS TIME OF GRIEF.
LOVE AND PRAYERS,
CVS PHARMACY EMPLOYEES
Cecil, Khrista and Jason,
I am so sorry to hear about Freda. She was a true friend to me and to all that knew her. She will be greatly missed. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I can’t be with you all at this time as I have just had major surgery and can’t ride or get out, doctor’s orders. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. I loved Freda very much. Please know that I will be there in spirit with you all.
Love,
Elaine
THE ANGLES ARE SINGING TODAY FOR A MOST BEAUTIFUL LADY HAS JOINED THEM. I DO NOT REMEMBER EVER NOT KNOWING FREDA. WE WENT TO SCHOOL TWELVE YEARS TOGETHER AND I THINK SHE CHANGED THE LEAST OF ANY OF OUR CLASSMATES. SHE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE FOR EVERYONE, DOWN TO EARTH, A BEAUTIFUL LADY DOWN TO THE SOUL.
I DIDN’T GET TO SEE FREDA OFTEN BUT WHEN I HEARD OF HER DEATH, I FELT SUCH A GREAT LOSS OF A DEAR PERSON. GOD BLESS YOU FAMILY. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
Freda was an inspiration to me. She always had a smile on her face and love in her heart. She will be missed at West Buncombe Elementary School. May you find comfort knowing your loved one is with God and has found peace.
Dear family, sorry to hear of Freda’s passing.Know that our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Love, Joann
Linda my prayers have been with you and the family during these dark days. Now my prayers and thoughts are with all of you during this time of grief. May Freda’s soul rest in peace and pepetual light shine upon her. And my the family ‘always remember to forget the things that made you sad. But never forget to remember the things that made you gald’.’May God hold all of you in the hollow of His hand’ during this time of sorrow.
Cecil, Khrista, and Jason,
Words cannot help at this time, but we want you all to know that we are saddened by the loss of your ‘dear’ wife and ‘precious’ mother. We have not seen Freda in a long time, but we remember the good times when she was always there for you. We remember times at school and times on the ball field and just times when we saw her out somewhere and times I have been with her and Jennifer to do things. She always had a smile on her face and a warm heart for everyone. She will be greatly missed by not only the family, but by the many children and adults whose lives she touched. You are in our thoughts and prayers and will pray that God(who is the only one who can) comforts you during this time of sorrow. Love in Christ, Claudette, Brian & Brad
Pat and Linda,I’m so sorry to read about your sister, Freda. I worked with her and both of you. I was a Randall then. I’ll remember you and all of the family in my prayers.
Dotti
Cecil,we are deeply saddened by your loss. Not only have we lost a good neighbor but our children have lost a very loving teacher.Our whole community will feel her loss deeply for Freda was a very caring individual whose love was felt by everyone she touched. May God be with you thru these trying times and grant you peace.
Mr Wood I am sorry about mrs wood she was my first teacher ever and I loved her very much.he is in heavebn now wif the angels momma says its ok if the words is not spelled right since im not in second grade yet bless you mr wood.
so sorry of your loss, i had the privelage of meeting her at Kmart one time when she was looking for some treats for her class. she seemed like a very valuable asset to our society and i enjoyed my brief talk with her.
Dear Family:
Freda was such a very special person. May your good memories be a great source of strength for you during this time.
Cecil and family, Please accept my condolences for your great loss.
I remember you and Freda when you were dating and we were in training union together at Newfound.I also remember Linda.The last time I saw Freda was at Skyland Rec when our kids were there swimming.My daughter and Tim were in high school together, and now they and their families live in Charleston.Tim and Ali provide daycare for my daughter’s baby.May God bless each of you.
We are thinking about you and your family at this time of grief and remembering Freda as a blessed woman and friend to our family. Our prayers are with you, knowing God’s love will heal all of us in time.
Dear Wood Family, I met Freda a few months ago while undergoing radiation treatments for breast cancer. I was so impressed with how positive and how cheerful she always came. She was such an inspiration to everyone. We were both Buncombe Co. School employees and shared a love for children. I am sure her legacy will live on for years to come in the lives she touched at WB. May God grant you peace and comfort in the days ahead. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless. Paulette Megee
We are very sorry for your lose and are praying for your family through this time of grief.
With love,
Heather Brookshire and family
I am so sorry for your loss. Freda was a wonderful lady, wife, mother and grandmother.
Cecil,Khrista,Jason
Sorry we weren’t there to be with you and your family. We were away. We know you are hurting now, but we know the angles are singing,because there is now a new member in the heavenly chior. We loved her and will miss her she was a special person to us.
Rex & Barbara Ingle
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I did volunteer work when my son was in third grade in 1982 and that was when I first met Freda. She had a special gift of working with children and I know many lives have been touch by her love and devotion to them.
We will sadly miss Freda, my kids went thru West Buncombe with her. I got to know her, she was so caring and loving. May God Richly Bless you and your family at this time of grief.
Terry and Jane Gevedon
Freda was a wonderful friend and co-worker.She was always smiling and doing fine when I ask how she was feeling. I will keep her in my memory always and you in my prayers.
Love, Nancy