Jill Ellen Wood, the daughter of Dr. Robert “Bob” Victor Wood, Sr. and Lillian Elaine Merrill, was born on 7 April 1963 in Huntsville, Madison Co., AL. Her siblings include Robert “Bob” Victor Wood, Jr.; Jennifer “Jenny” Jo (Wood) Taylor; and Kristen Joan “Joani” (Wood) Williams.
Jill attended Blossomwood Elementary and Huntsville Junior High, and was a member of the the Huntsville High School Class of 1981, and graduated in 1985 from Florida State University, where she received a B.S. in Leisure Services and Studies with a Recreation Management emphasis.
Formerly the Recreation Supervisor for the Guntersville Recreation Department and the 1990 “Young Careerist” of the Guntersville Business and Professional Women’s Club, Jill cofounded Huntsville’s “The Valley Planet,” an alternative newspaper, in 2003, and within a few years, became its sole Publisher and chief Editor, a position she retained thereafter.
Her promotion of the arts—particularly our own area’s art scene—is inestimable, particularly in the wake of the diversion of newsprint conglomerates away from a local focus and their headquartering and centralization in cities removed – often far removed – from their readers and the communities they are said to serve.
Over thirteen years, the “Valley Planet” routinely appeared in Huntsville, Decatur, Athens, Madison, Guntersville, Scottsboro, Hazel Green, and Fayetteville.
It is Jill’s magnum opus. Through it, area writers were accorded a freedom in their creative process that is not only rare, but in these days of skyrocketing print costs, basically unheard of.
Jill’s quote in her senior annual: “Mischief is where you find it, especially if she is behind it.”
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Jill Ellen Wood, age 53, passed away at her home on July 28, 2016.
Jill is the daughter of the late Dr. Robert V. Wood Sr. and Lillian M. Wood of Huntsville, AL. She is survived by her loving family and loved ones including: Lillian Wood, Robert V. Wood, Jr., Jennifer Taylor, Joani Williams, Sherri Carlee, Kate & Anne Wood, Julia, Sara Jo & Emily Taylor, Lily Kate Williams and her beloved dog, Hero.
Jill was a graduate of Huntsville High School (Class of 1981) and continued her education at Florida State University where she graduated with a B.A. in Leisure Services.
Jill’s career path took many intriguing twists and turns, from photography, journalism, directing recreational programs, owning restaurants, and more. For over 11 years, she acted as the publisher and editor of the “Valley Planet,” a free local newspaper.
Memorial Services will be held at First United Methodist Church Sanctuary, on 120 Greene Street (downtown Huntsville) on Friday, August 5, 2016 at 5:00 pm with visitation from 4:00 to 5:00 pm in the sanctuary. In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that donations may be made to SNAP Organization for the care of animals or First United Methodist Church.
Jill attended Blossomwood Elementary and Huntsville Junior High, and was a member of the the Huntsville High School Class of 1981, and graduated in 1985 from Florida State University, where she received a B.S. in Leisure Services and Studies with a Recreation Management emphasis.
Formerly the Recreation Supervisor for the Guntersville Recreation Department and the 1990 “Young Careerist” of the Guntersville Business and Professional Women’s Club, Jill cofounded Huntsville’s “The Valley Planet,” an alternative newspaper, in 2003, and within a few years, became its sole Publisher and chief Editor, a position she retained thereafter.
Her promotion of the arts—particularly our own area’s art scene—is inestimable, particularly in the wake of the diversion of newsprint conglomerates away from a local focus and their headquartering and centralization in cities removed – often far removed – from their readers and the communities they are said to serve.
Over thirteen years, the “Valley Planet” routinely appeared in Huntsville, Decatur, Athens, Madison, Guntersville, Scottsboro, Hazel Green, and Fayetteville.
It is Jill’s magnum opus. Through it, area writers were accorded a freedom in their creative process that is not only rare, but in these days of skyrocketing print costs, basically unheard of.
Jill’s quote in her senior annual: “Mischief is where you find it, especially if she is behind it.”
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Jill Ellen Wood, age 53, passed away at her home on July 28, 2016.
Jill is the daughter of the late Dr. Robert V. Wood Sr. and Lillian M. Wood of Huntsville, AL. She is survived by her loving family and loved ones including: Lillian Wood, Robert V. Wood, Jr., Jennifer Taylor, Joani Williams, Sherri Carlee, Kate & Anne Wood, Julia, Sara Jo & Emily Taylor, Lily Kate Williams and her beloved dog, Hero.
Jill was a graduate of Huntsville High School (Class of 1981) and continued her education at Florida State University where she graduated with a B.A. in Leisure Services.
Jill’s career path took many intriguing twists and turns, from photography, journalism, directing recreational programs, owning restaurants, and more. For over 11 years, she acted as the publisher and editor of the “Valley Planet,” a free local newspaper.
Memorial Services will be held at First United Methodist Church Sanctuary, on 120 Greene Street (downtown Huntsville) on Friday, August 5, 2016 at 5:00 pm with visitation from 4:00 to 5:00 pm in the sanctuary. In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that donations may be made to SNAP Organization for the care of animals or First United Methodist Church.
Jill Ellen Wood, the daughter of Dr. Robert “Bob” Victor Wood, Sr. and Lillian Elaine Merrill, was born on 7 April 1963 in Huntsville, Madison Co., AL. Her siblings include Robert “Bob” Victor Wood, Jr.; Jennifer “Jenny” Jo (Wood) Taylor; and Kristen Joan “Joani” (Wood) Williams.
Jill attended Blossomwood Elementary and Huntsville Junior High, and was a member of the the Huntsville High School Class of 1981, and graduated in 1985 from Florida State University, where she received a B.S. in Leisure Services and Studies with a Recreation Management emphasis.
Formerly the Recreation Supervisor for the Guntersville Recreation Department and the 1990 “Young Careerist” of the Guntersville Business and Professional Women’s Club, Jill cofounded Huntsville’s “The Valley Planet,” an alternative newspaper, in 2003, and within a few years, became its sole Publisher and chief Editor, a position she retained thereafter.
Her promotion of the arts—particularly our own area’s art scene—is inestimable, particularly in the wake of the diversion of newsprint conglomerates away from a local focus and their headquartering and centralization in cities removed – often far removed – from their readers and the communities they are said to serve.
Over thirteen years, the “Valley Planet” routinely appeared in Huntsville, Decatur, Athens, Madison, Guntersville, Scottsboro, Hazel Green, and Fayetteville.
It is Jill’s magnum opus. Through it, area writers were accorded a freedom in their creative process that is not only rare, but in these days of skyrocketing print costs, basically unheard of.
Jill’s quote in her senior annual: “Mischief is where you find it, especially if she is behind it.”
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Jill Ellen Wood, age 53, passed away at her home on July 28, 2016.
Jill is the daughter of the late Dr. Robert V. Wood Sr. and Lillian M. Wood of Huntsville, AL. She is survived by her loving family and loved ones including: Lillian Wood, Robert V. Wood, Jr., Jennifer Taylor, Joani Williams, Sherri Carlee, Kate & Anne Wood, Julia, Sara Jo & Emily Taylor, Lily Kate Williams and her beloved dog, Hero.
Jill was a graduate of Huntsville High School (Class of 1981) and continued her education at Florida State University where she graduated with a B.A. in Leisure Services.
Jill’s career path took many intriguing twists and turns, from photography, journalism, directing recreational programs, owning restaurants, and more. For over 11 years, she acted as the publisher and editor of the “Valley Planet,” a free local newspaper.
Memorial Services will be held at First United Methodist Church Sanctuary, on 120 Greene Street (downtown Huntsville) on Friday, August 5, 2016 at 5:00 pm with visitation from 4:00 to 5:00 pm in the sanctuary. In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that donations may be made to SNAP Organization for the care of animals or First United Methodist Church.
Jill attended Blossomwood Elementary and Huntsville Junior High, and was a member of the the Huntsville High School Class of 1981, and graduated in 1985 from Florida State University, where she received a B.S. in Leisure Services and Studies with a Recreation Management emphasis.
Formerly the Recreation Supervisor for the Guntersville Recreation Department and the 1990 “Young Careerist” of the Guntersville Business and Professional Women’s Club, Jill cofounded Huntsville’s “The Valley Planet,” an alternative newspaper, in 2003, and within a few years, became its sole Publisher and chief Editor, a position she retained thereafter.
Her promotion of the arts—particularly our own area’s art scene—is inestimable, particularly in the wake of the diversion of newsprint conglomerates away from a local focus and their headquartering and centralization in cities removed – often far removed – from their readers and the communities they are said to serve.
Over thirteen years, the “Valley Planet” routinely appeared in Huntsville, Decatur, Athens, Madison, Guntersville, Scottsboro, Hazel Green, and Fayetteville.
It is Jill’s magnum opus. Through it, area writers were accorded a freedom in their creative process that is not only rare, but in these days of skyrocketing print costs, basically unheard of.
Jill’s quote in her senior annual: “Mischief is where you find it, especially if she is behind it.”
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Jill Ellen Wood, age 53, passed away at her home on July 28, 2016.
Jill is the daughter of the late Dr. Robert V. Wood Sr. and Lillian M. Wood of Huntsville, AL. She is survived by her loving family and loved ones including: Lillian Wood, Robert V. Wood, Jr., Jennifer Taylor, Joani Williams, Sherri Carlee, Kate & Anne Wood, Julia, Sara Jo & Emily Taylor, Lily Kate Williams and her beloved dog, Hero.
Jill was a graduate of Huntsville High School (Class of 1981) and continued her education at Florida State University where she graduated with a B.A. in Leisure Services.
Jill’s career path took many intriguing twists and turns, from photography, journalism, directing recreational programs, owning restaurants, and more. For over 11 years, she acted as the publisher and editor of the “Valley Planet,” a free local newspaper.
Memorial Services will be held at First United Methodist Church Sanctuary, on 120 Greene Street (downtown Huntsville) on Friday, August 5, 2016 at 5:00 pm with visitation from 4:00 to 5:00 pm in the sanctuary. In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that donations may be made to SNAP Organization for the care of animals or First United Methodist Church.
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