Judy Marie Wood, née Dean, 79, of Hollywood, Maryland passed away on March 24, 2026 at The Hermitage in Solomons, MD. Judy was born on November 27, 1946, in Leonardtown, MD, to the late Calvin Herbert Dean and Dorothy Virginia Dean, née Weddle. She grew up in St. Mary's County, MD, and graduated as the valedictorian of her class at Margaret Brent High School in 1964. She went on to attend St. Mary's College of Maryland, where she completed an Associate's Degree in 1966, and met her husband, C.D. Wood. They were married on April 8, 1967. Judy's career included work at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station and the Register of Wills of St. Mary's County.

Judy was deeply dedicated to her family, including her husband, daughters, and grandchildren, creating many lifelong, cherished memories for all of them. She was passionate about researching the genealogy of her and her husband's families and logged many volunteer hours at the St. Mary's County Historical Society. As part of the Margaret Brent High School Alumni Association, she participated in planning gatherings, where she always looked forward to dancing to favorite music. Judy always loved the annual autumn pilgrimage to the Blue Ridge Mountains of southern Virginia to explore her mother's birthplace, hike the Buffalo Mountain, capture photographs of local historical sites, and enjoy fellowship with her loved ones. Her children and grandchildren will always cherish warm, welcoming memories of her home – always filled with music, laughter, and holiday cheer.

A lifelong member of the Methodist Church, she grew up attending Mt. Zion United Methodist in Laurel Grove with her parents, and later joined Hollywood United Methodist Church, where over the years she was not only a member, but also the secretary and served on several committees, including assisting with the genealogical history of the church spanning back to the years of the original Joy Chapel.

Judy is survived by her husband of nearly 59 years, Charles Dolie Wood III, known as "C.D."; and her daughters, Janet Wood Varner (Ash) of Hollywood, MD and Kristen Wood Springer (Mike) of Port Republic, MD; her grandchildren: Mariah Naciye Demirkan of Ardsley, PA, Brent Aslan Demirkan of Baltimore, MD, Megan Amanda Springer and Benjamin Calvin Springer of Port Republic, MD; and bonus granddaughter, Elizabeth Nicole Varner; She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Raynor Dean.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10-11 AM at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 27108 Mt. Zion Church Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659. A celebration of Judy's life will begin at 11 AM, co-facilitated by Reverend Corey Sharpe and Reverend Matthew Tate, with the opportunity for attendees to share a favorite memory of her. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made in Judy's name to Hospice of the Chesapeake, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Condolences to the family may be left at www.brinsfieldsfuneral.com.

Arrangements by Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.