Betty Lou Beers Wood, cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2026, in Clarion, Pennsylvania at her daughter's home, at the age of 96. Born on March 4, 1930, in Clarion, PA, she devoted her life to her family and her faith in the Lord.

Betty Lou was a devoted homemaker whose greatest joy was spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She took immense pride in her own Grandma Club, where her love and care were abundantly felt by all who knew her. Her family was the center of her world, and her legacy of love and kindness will be deeply missed.

She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, John Merle Beers and Eliva Mary Boyd Beers; her husband, Alfred Francis Wood, who passed away on April 8, 2009; three brothers, William S., Merle F., and John A. Beers; and a sister, Mary Louise Minich.

Betty Lou is survived by her son, Patrick William Wood and his companion Cindy Nemits of Rhode Island; her daughter, Karen Kay (Katie) Shingledecker and husband Berle of Clarion; three grandchildren, Andrew F. (Sarah) Shingledecker, John M. Shingledecker, and his companion Amber Snyder, William Wood; and three great-grandchildren, Laesha Rose, Kami Jane, and Phinn Michael Shingledecker.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 4, from 11:00 AM until the time of services at 1:00 PM at the Manor United Methodist Church. The service will be officiated by Rev. Carol Brown and Rev. Wade Barto. Interment will follow at the Clarion Cemetery.

Betty Lou Beers Wood’s gentle spirit and unwavering love will forever remain in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her.

Memorials may be made to the Knox United Methodist Church.

Friends and family may send online condolences, order flowers and memorials, and obtain additional information by visiting www.goblefh.net.