Emily Porter Wood

 Emily Porter Wood of Asheboro North Carolina passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025. Emily lived a fulfilling life dedicated to her unyielding belief in Christ, her love for family, and her passion for teaching. 

 After receiving her degree from Guilford College Emily taught in Greensboro, Asheville, and Asheboro for 30 years. She was an active member of First Baptist Church for over 50 years where she served as a deacon and taught Sunday school. Her intellectual curiosity and spirited demeanor made her a remarkable role model. She was always eager to engage in scholarly conversations with anyone who crossed her path. She was an avid bridge player and enjoyed her weekly bridge game with her friends at the Senior Center and Cross Roads. She loved swinging on her porch, feeding the birds, and watering her flowers. 

 As a wonderful mother she leaves behind her daughter; Laura Strickland and husband Johnny; grandson David Luther and wife Lindsey; granddaughters Sherry Loflin and Emily Strickland ; great-granddaughters Matilda and Josie; nephews Bill, Ed, John, and Kevin; nieces Bobbie, Catherine, Lydia, and Sereta. 

 Emily was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Helen Porter; husband Stafford Wood; son Robert Barringer; siblings Alice Brackett, Helen Standfield, James Porter; and nephew Robert Brackett. 

 Emily’s legacy of faith, love, wisdom and commitment to education will be fondly remembered by all who had the privilege to know her. 

 A visitation will be held at Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro on Tuesday February 4, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The funeral service will be held at First Baptist Church in Asheboro on Wednesday, February 5 2025 at 1:00 pm. The burial will follow at Guilford Memorial Park in Greensboro. 

 * The family would like to extend a special acknowledgment to the staff at Clapps of Asheboro for the compassionate care and genuine love they showed to Emily and the support they gave to her family *

Pugh Funeral home is proud to serve the Wood family.