Mrs. Lessie Ruth Pelfrey Wood
July 27, 1929 - July 3, 2021
Lessie Ruth Pelfrey Wood, 91, wife of the late Ercell Wood, of 372 Turkey Farm Road, Blythewood, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Palmettos of Parklane in Columbia, SC. A native of Walhalla, SC, Mrs. Wood was the daughter of the late William Frank Pelfrey and Lonnie V. Tench Pelfrey Gaillard. She was a graduate of Walhalla High School and was a member of Trinity Methodist Church. Mrs. Wood is survived by her son: Dwayne Ercell Wood (Jerri) of Greer, SC; daughter: Teresa Byrd (Robert) of Winnsboro, SC; grandchildren: Jacqueline Gelb (Brian), Kathleen Wood and Kyle Byrd; and step-grandchildren: Holly Byrd and Scott Byrd; great-grandchildren: Wallace and Alexander Gelb; and step-great-grandchild: Trenten Byrd. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Wood was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Davenport Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Oconee Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 PM, prior to the service, at Davenport Funeral Home. Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 303 W. Alexander Ave, Greenwood, SC 29646. The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff at Palmettos of Parklane and Caris Healthcare for their care and understanding during this difficult time. The family is at their respective homes.
Lessie Ruth Pelfrey Wood, 91, wife of the late Ercell Wood, of 372 Turkey Farm Road, Blythewood, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Palmettos of Parklane in Columbia, SC. A native of Walhalla, SC, Mrs. Wood was the daughter of the late... View Obituary & Service Information