of Flippin, AR
August 9, 1932 - August 22, 2022
Nina Kirkland Wood, age 90, of Flippin passed away in her home August 22, 2022. She was born August 9, 1932 to Floyd and Myrtle Swan Kirkland on the family farm in the shadow of where Bull Shoals Dam now stands. She grew up following her father, whether plowing a field or skidding timber behind a team. This work ethic carried forward her entire life.
Nina began school in what was known as Newton Flat (now Bull Shoals). In ninth grade Nina started high school at Flippin where she played basketball and earned all-state honors. While attending high school in Flippin she met a young Forrest Wood. The two became inseparable, as they had many of the same interests. They were married April 21, 1951 and shared almost 69 years of marriage.
Although Nina may be best known as Forrest's wife and co-founder of Ranger Boats, that's only part of her story. What many do not know is her family was displaced by the building of the aforementioned dam. After losing their farm, life became more difficult. At a young age Nina did her part to help feed a large family. She worked at tough jobs such as milking cows, picking cotton and digging mussels from the White River. When Nina's grandfather was injured, she took over his job of riding a horse to read gauges and record the rise and fall of the river before the dam construction. On those days she sometimes took her fishing pole. Although she loved fishing, she was happiest on her farm tending cattle or in the hayfield. Driving her four wheel drive truck with a well-stocked cooler in the back, Nina could be seen checking cattle or delivering lunches. Nina was a wonderful cook and feeding people was a passion, whether at work or at family gatherings. For many years Nina raised a garden, early in life as a necessity and later because she enjoyed the work.
Nina was a Christian and faithful member of First Baptist Church in Flippin for over seventy years.
Nina loved children. She thoroughly enjoyed watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren play sports or anything in which they were involved. She was always ready for an ice cold Dr. Pepper, in a can please not a plastic bottle. She loved bowling and her Border Collie, Tip. Nina did not like chocolate!
Nina is survived by four daughters, Brenda (Randy) Hopper, Linda Wood, Rhonda (Kirk) Layton and Donna (Gregg) Alexander; 11 grandchildren, Keith (Lisa) Daffron, Jamie (Lane) Garner, Kevin (Heather) Daffron, Kyle (Alisha) Benedict, Kallie (Jason) Copeland, Bryan (Andrea) Benedict, Micaela (Mario) Thomas, Zach Alexander, Torie (Justin) Trammell, Lindsay (Blake) Marotti and Ethan Layton; 25 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson and her loving caregivers Sheila Hall and Emma Clark.
Nina was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two brothers and five sisters.
Burial will be private. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Ozarks, 811 Burnett Drive, Mountain Home, AR 72653 or Flippin Cemetery, P.O. Box 211, Flippin, AR 72634.
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61 Condolence(s)
Pam McCracken Hayes
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Dear Brenda, Linda , Rhonda , and Donna,
I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I last saw her and Forrest at my mom’s funeral in 2018. Nina was limping because her hip hurt, but she refused to go have it repaired ! It didn’t seem to slow her down! She was a strong lady. Your parents were a lovely couple. Flippin won’t be the same without Forrest and Nina Mae. While your grief is strong and your loss devastating, I hope you find some comfort in knowing they are walking with Jesus and happily together again.
Harold Dewey
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Sorry to here about Nina's passing. Prayers for the family.
Marie lane and Mary Pangle
Monday, August 29, 2022
So sorry for your loss
Prayers for all.
Ira and Paula Dillard
Saturday, August 27, 2022
We lost a truly beautiful soul when Nina passed. Our deepest condolences to all of the Wood family.
Bill & Pat Woods
Saturday, August 27, 2022
We were so sorry to hear of Ms. Nina’s passing. Prayers for the family.
Patsy Bailey
Friday, August 26, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Patsy King Bailey and Karla Edmonton Gray
DeeDe Young-Steed
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Very sorry to hear about the passing of Nina. She was a wonderful person with a big heart. I have great memories of just sitting and listening to Nina tell stories of her girls growing up when I was at Donna's! My dad would help haul cattle to the sale, he would always talk about how nice Forrest and Nina were and mentioned numerous times about Nina feeding them. Nina will be missed by so many, but especially her loving family.
Jeff and Tammy Piotrowski
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
So very sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs. Wood. She was a very special lady in so many ways. Her and Forest helped me very much when I was young, and for that I will be forever grateful. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Paula Roddy
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Sorry for your loss
Sincere sympathy
Paula Roddy
Suzanne Parnell
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Nina was one of the nicest ladies I have ever met, may she Rest In Peace with Forest.
Jack and Cindy Comstock
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Our sincere condolences to the family of Mrs. Nina. We know she will be missed. Bless all of her wonderful family and our thoughts are with you.
Sharon, Regina and Sharleta Cranfill
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Nina. She was such a wonderful and kind hearted woman. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
Bob Smyser
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
The deepest sympathy and condolences from the entire Smyser Family. Many of my fondest memories will always include Nina and Forest. I do not think of one without the other. May their eternity together be as grand adventure as their time with us on earth and so much more. To all the family know our prayers and thoughts be with you today and everyday. Rip young lady.
Lou Parsons
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
I am so so sorry to hear about Miss Nina's passing. Not only was she one hard working lady, but a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She and Forrest both were so very proud of their daughters and all the accomplishments and notoriety the Wood family brought to Flippin, Arkansas.over the years.
Nina will be missed by everyone who knew and admired her. I know Forrest is so happy to have her with him again and together they will be the guiding lights for all who knew and loved them. I, for one, will keep them both in my thoughts and prayers until I meet them once again.
Dane and Pam Hudson
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
We were so saddened to hear of the passing of Nina. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Wood family. She was truly a very special lady. We are sure she is smiling and walking hand in hand with Forrest once again.
Williams Family Lynn,Mary,Cody&Jax
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Thinking of your family during this time ,,,Sharing memories of her, you will each have forever, Nina was a gift to this world,family,friends,Her compassion will carry on through each one of her family, She gave her heart and soul to God, and the man she married Forrest,,,,Lynn and I have a special place in our Hearts for Nina,,, The Angel's are Rejoicing In Heaven,â¤ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™
Gary and Maureen Fancher
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Our hearts are sad, as we extend our condolences and prayers for all Nina's family. She will be sorely missed by all.
Vicki Shelton Cote
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
I’m so sorry to hear of Mrs. Wood’s passing. I’m praying for the family.
Becky Shaffer Wendel
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Sorry to hear your loss
Patsy L Grede
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
There are no words to express the sadness I felt when I heard that Nina had passed from this earth!! I was so blessed that God allowed me to know and love her, Forrest and their family for so many years. My prayer is that God will send comfort, peace and strength to Brenda, Linda, Rhonda, Donna and all of their families for today and every tomorrow!!
Mike and Donna Benton Treat
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Forest and nina help alot of people in marion county. They are together now in heaven praying for all the family and friends. She will be miss God bless ðŸ™
Ethel Still
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
My heart goes out to the family. She was amazing lady.
Susan wagoner
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
So sorry for your loss prayers for peace within your hearts. God bless
Dcn. Bob and Katie Wochner
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
May God Bless the family!
Woodena and Howard Mays
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
You all have our deepest sympathy . So sorry for your families loss. May God help
you all through this difficult time.
God bless you all.
Janet Rorie
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Brenda ,Linda, Rhonda, Donna and families so sorry to hear the loss of your mother. You all our in my thoughts and prayers.
Bill and Kathy White
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Nina’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We are so sorry for your loss.
The Sessions Families
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Our hearts are broken, yet we know where Ms. Nina is. Sending love and prayers to all of the Wood families.
Richard, Brenda, Christie, Abbi and Alli
Mary Seawright
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
My thoughts and prayers for your family.
Lisa Rowland
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
RIP sweet Nina, you will be missed. Wayne and Lisa Rowland and Your Ranger family!
Jack & Sara Gilliland
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
God’s promised comfort and grace to all the family! 🌹ðŸ™
Karen Briggs Sewejkis
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Gods speed. Love and prayers.
Gina Rose
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
What an amazing lady Nina was. I have such fond memories from when I was younger of her and Forrest. Sending my thoughts, condolences and prayers to her family. She always had that great big smile and loved her family so. While she will be missed by her family, community and so many others, I know one great Man that is extremely happy today to have the love of his life back in his arms. They will be forever missed.
Kymm Hudson Alexander
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. I have very fond memories of Nina and Forest. She will be missed. Prayers for your family.
Vicki Roberts
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS FOR ALL OF YOU. I KNOW SHE MISSED YOUR DAD AND NOW SHE TOO IS HAPPY AND AT PEACE
Doyle linck
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
So sorry for her family ðŸ™
Carmen and Rob Iversen
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Dear Wood cousins,
I’m so sorry to hear of dear Nina Mae’s passing. Please know y’all are in my thoughts and prayers. All my love and sympathy,
Carmen Swan Iversen
Mike and Leslie Kerwood
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
We are sorry for your loss and pray for Peace and Comfort.
Virgil & Suzanne Shipman
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this time. She was a good lady. Her and Forrest are together once again. ðŸ™
Virgil & Suzanne Shipman
Lisa Moore Pianalto
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
So sorry to hear of Nina passing she was a special lady
Sandy Balogh
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
I am so very sorry for your loss. My God put his healing hand on your hearts and comfort you all.
Karla Huddleston O'Neil
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
No words can express the sadness I feel over hearing of this.....prayers for Brenda, Linda, Rhonda, & Donna and all their families.
Dianna Cranor
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
So sorry for the loss of Nina Many years ago she was my Bible school teacherShe was always so kind and loving to everyoneA very very sweet lady
Vince and Mechelle Johnson
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
So sorry for your loss praying for you all
Chester Cape
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
So sorry to hear this. She will be greatly missed.
William mann
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Our thoughts go out to the family your in our prayers
Tammy & Joey Gentry
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
My heart is crushed!!! This lady meant SO much to me. I loved her dearly. She’s with her beloved now. I pray the lord wraps his arms around the whole family, with peace comfort and love. Until we meet again Miss Nina.
Paul and Susan Johnson
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs Nina Mae. She was a great lady. She will be missed.
Prayers for all the family.
Judith R. Bearden
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Larry and Judith
Darren Myers
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Condolences to the family. She was such an awesome woman. Mrs. Nina you will be missedâ¤ï¸
Charles and Madelyn Carlton
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
It is so hard to hear of Ms Nina's passing. Our sincere condolences to the family. She will truly be missed by all. â¤
Tina Wagoner Kisded
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Nina. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Tami Isom
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
So sorry for your loss. I wish I had the chance to meet her. I've heard she was a wonderful woman. May she RIP
Antonette Ponder
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Nina was such an amazing woman. What a legacy Forrest & Nina had and still do through their family. You all must be so very proud of both of them. They are together and watching down on all of you. Sending lots of love during this difficult time.
Wade & Vickie Fox
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. She's with the Lord and Forrest now.
God is Good
Mary Erwin
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for all of the family. Mary Jane
Jan Johnson Kucala
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
So sorry to hear about your Mom. Very hard to lose a parent. I know you have great memories of her life. Prayers for you all. Jan
Dan & Pat Henley
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Condolences to the family. She truly was an amazing woman. The love for her family was always on the top of her list. Wonderful memories of her generosity and caring for her friends and community will remain for a long time.
Lou Annis Kelley
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
My love and heartfelt sympathy to the family.
Willa Mae Tilley
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
So sorry to hear of Nina’s passing. Sweet hard working lady who loved her family. Love and prayers for all â¤ï¸
Sandy Jefferson
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Such a wonderful lady that will be dearly missed bust never forgotten. Now at home in glory dancing on the streets of gold💕