Patricia M. Wood (nee Daw), age 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.  She was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Albert and Marie Daw.  Patricia was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Harold Wood, as well as all of her siblings.  She is survived by her 5 children:   Charles M. Lewis, Jr. and his wife Barbara, Donald G. Lewis and his wife Kathleen, Laura M. Mafale and her husband Gerard, Shari L. Ritenour and her husband Ross, and Bonnie K. Hopple and her husband Scott. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren:   Adam (Kelly), Lisa (Brien), Lauren (Tom), Christina (Daniel), Rachel (Justin), Lucas (Rebecca), Nicholas (Morgan), and Jackson (Sarah); and 16 great grandchildren:  Cole, Chase, Emma, Reid, Molly, Keegan, Lila, DJ, Evan, Millicent, Gabby, Hadley, Deacon, Amelia, Tatum and Abigail.

Patricia had many interests and talents that brought her joy. She was an avid card and game player who enjoyed frequent visits to the local casinos, and especially loved spending time with family and friends at her favorite place—her condo in Ocean City, MD.   She loved to cook for big family gatherings and impressed all with her delicious meals. The great grandchildren were all blessed with one of her handmade crocheted or needlepoint blankets. Her personality was defined by her kindness, generosity and welcoming nature.

Patricia raised her 5 children primarily on her own while working nights as a waitress at several well-known Baltimore restaurants, including Longley's, Perring Place, Tail of the Fox, and Casa Giannerini.

Patricia will forever be remembered as a wonderful wife, mom, Gam, GiGi and friend.

Friends may call at the family-owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Rd. (beltway exit 26), Wednesday, February 5, 2025, from 1:00-4:00pm at which time the funeral service will begin at 4:00pm. The interment will be at Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery 11501 Garrison Forest Rd., Owings Mills, MD 21117 on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 10:45am.