Larita Wood

Larita Wood age 84 of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Hospice of Dayton.  She was born the daughter of Russell C. & Alice E. (Leonard) Wells on September 21, 1938, in Cedarville, Ohio.  She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Thomas W. Wood; brother Kenneth Wells.  Larita is survived by her sons Gary Wood of Springfield, Randy (Tracy) Wood of Springfield, & Keith Wood of Springboro; daughters Tami (Don) Rice of Florida, Lisa (Scott) Ware of Springfield, & Bonnie (David) Beachy of Indiana; brother Daryl Wells; sisters Norma Kolb, & Joyce (Larry) Brooks; grandchildren Jennifer, Jessica, Mike, Tim, Jami, Jessi, Josiah, Lucas, Kyle, Kailey, & Chloe; 18 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, & a host of friends.  Larita was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, & friend.  She will be missed by all of those who love her.  Larita enjoyed thrifting, & browsing flea markets, & local festivals.  She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, & knitting.  Holidays, & family gatherings were especially important to her, because most of all she enjoyed spending quality time with her family.  Arrangements entrusted to RICHARDS, RAFF, & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME.  Inurnment at the convenience of the family at Ferncliff Cemetery.  Online condolences may be left at www.richardsraffanddunbar.com