Essie Lee Taylor Wood's Obituary
Essie Lee Taylor Wood, 70, of Fruitland Park, FL, passed away on September 12, 2021. Essie was born on July 14, 1951 in Leesburg, FL to Royce T. Taylor and Lillian V. Taylor. Essie has been married to the love of her life, Rickey J. Wood since December 12, 1970. She is survived by her husband; her two daughters, Pamela D. Weller, of Lady Lake, FL., and Stephanie M. Wood Barham, of Beaufort, SC.; 6 grand kids; 4 great grand kids; and many family members and friends. Essie grew up in Leesburg and attended Leesburg Elementary School and High School, she was a member of Ladies Auxiliary American Legion, Unit 219, of Fruitland Park, FL., and was the President for 3 years, Membership Chairman for many years, and 6th district secretary for 1 year. Secretary of Unit 219 for several years. A Charter member of Unit 219, and proud of it. A Memorial in her honor will be held at Page-Theus Funeral Home on Friday, September 17, 2021 at 2 PM. The Ladies Auxiliary American Legion will be officiating.
Arrangements are entrusted to Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Leesburg, FL.
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