Mary Elaine Wood

GLASGOW – Mary Elaine Wood, 70, passed away on April 22, 2025. She was born November 19, 1954, in Bowling Green, KY. Elaine loved helping others, which guided her to become a nurse, and in her spare time, she enjoyed gardening and birdwatching. Her greatest enjoyments were found spending time with her husband, her dog, and the rest of her family.

Elaine was preceded in death by her husband, Rick Wood; grandson, Cameron Wells; parents, Barbara Mitchell and Carl Mitchell; brothers, Patrick Mitchell and Myron Mitchell.

Survivors include daughter, Emily Flack (Brian) of Georgetown, KY, Amy Wells (William) of Glasgow, KY; son, Alex Wood (Elizabeth) of Glasgow, KY; grandchildren, Elizabeth Flack, Melody Flack, Ian Wells; her beloved dog, Mo; sisters, Sharon McClellan, Karen Watkins (Randy), Janet Contreras; and brother, Boyd Mitchell (Sean).

Elaine’s biggest hero was her granddaughter, Melody Flack. She inspired Elaine to fight cancer multiple times. Shriners Hospital of Lexington has played an instrumental role in helping Melody persevere to inspire others. During Elaine’s first battle with lymphoma, she was provided with lodging and resources at the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge of Lexington. Both Shriners and Hope Lodge provide free care to those in need of their services and rely fully on donations to do so. To help others, expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to:

Shriners Children’s Lexington Office of Philanthropy, 110 Conn Terrace, Lexington, Kentucky 40508

Online: https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/locations/lexington/about-us/ways-to-give

American Cancer Society Hope Lodge – Lexington, KY, 1500 College Way, Lexington, Kentucky 40502

Online: https://raiseyourway.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donate.event&eventID=1213

Cremation was chosen, and a private celebration of life will be planned for a future date. Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.