Terrie Rachelle Wood

Terrie Rachelle Wood née Belden of Otsego -- born July 8, 1951 to Cleo and Margaret Belden, died June 23, 2012 after a sudden stroke. Mrs. Wood was the proprietor of Alterations & Sew Forth in Otsego, MI. She was a respected seamstress, a master of pie crusts, a life-long Tigers fan, and an avid reader. She was a warm and caring wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend. She made costumes for school musicals and dance recitals. She willingly produced pie squares for family gatherings, popcorn for street fairs, and scones for anyone who wanted to squeeze onto her porch to watch parades pass by. Most importantly, her skills and demeanor made women feel like the beautiful brides they were meant to be. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Carl Wood; her father, Cleo Belden; her brother, Lawrence Belden and his wife, Sue (both of Allegan); her daughters, Kathaleen Wood and her husband, Patrick Thompson (Southfield, Michigan), Amanda Burns and her husband, Andys (Delaware, Ohio), and Sarah Alling and her husband, Andrew (Otsego, Michigan); and her grandchildren, Maryjane Elizabeth Alling and Broderick Carlin Thompson. She also leaves behind many friends and relations whom she loved and who will miss her. A gathering in memory of Mrs. Wood will be held July 8, 2012 from 1p.m. to 4p.m. at VFW Post 3030, 124 North Farmer Street, in Otsego. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the audio book fund at the Otsego Public Library, 401 Dix Street, Otsego MI 49078. Please share a memory or sign the guest book at avinkcremation.com.