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Dorothy May Wood, "Dot", 94, of West River, MD, died April 30th at home. Born September 2, 1919 in Baltimore to the late James and Julia Elizabeth Ogden, Dot was raised in Crownsville with her seven siblings. Dorothy was a registered nurse for over 40 years and during her career, she worked at Anne Arundel General Hospital, Glen Dale Hospital, Crownsville State Hospital and retired from Calvert Memorial Hospital to enjoy time with her beloved husband, Donald. She was actively involved with her church and enjoyed raising animals on their farm from horses, goats and chickens to participating in horse shows. Dorothy was a wonderful cook, enjoyed spending time with her family and was known to be always helping others.

She was preceded in death by her seven siblings, Lavinia Lowery, Elizabeth Sternhagen, Lola O'Neill, James Byron Ogden, Melva Mills, Marjorie Webb and Regina Franklin; son, William Ronald Smoot; daughter, Beverly Ann Sears; son in law, Norman Sears and one great-grand son, Paul Alton Smoot. 

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Donald Kenneth Wood; daughter, Barbara Jean Nelson of Leesburg, VA and son, Walter James (Vickie) Smoot , of Stevensville, MD; sisters in law, Catherine Phipps, Marie (Ed) Elmer and Frances Blades of Augusta, WV; seven grandchildren, Donna (Ray) Moreau, Patsy Nelson, Gregory (Tammie) Nelson, Jacqueline (Ron) Crutchley, Walter (Kitti) Smoot, Kimberly Smoot-Grimes and Michelle Smoot-Edge; thirteen great-grandchildren, Samantha, Sabrina and Matthew Nelson; Justina, Kristen, Emily and Kaitlin Crutchley; Lauren and Lindsey Smoot; Charlotte and Brent Grimes; Kendall and Andrew Edge; and great-great grandson, Kalvin Starkey. Dorothy was affectionately known as “Aunt Dot” and friend to many in her life.

Friends are invited to Dorothy’s Life Celebration from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM on Sunday, May 4 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home 2973 Solomons Island Road Edgewater, where her funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, May 5 . Interment Hillcrest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.

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