Elizabeth (Liz) Johnson Wood, 59, of Virginia Beach passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2021. She was born in Norfolk, VA on April 24, 1962 to Joanne S. and Edmond H. Johnson, Jr. Liz graduated from First Colonial High School. She attended Mary Baldwin College and graduated from Old Dominion with a BS Degree in Computer Science.
Liz loved her many family vacations growing up. She loved hosting summer family gatherings when she lived in Kill Devil Hills, NC. Some of the most cherished family memories were the day trips the family took onto the beaches of the Outer Banks of NC with surfboards, fishing rods, toddlers, dogs, and bountiful picnic supplies. Liz was a sweet and caring person who loved her family and helping other people.
Liz is survived by her two sons, Perry H. Wood Jr and Alexander (AJ) Johnson Wood of Kill Devil Hills, NC; her parents, Joanne S. (Jody) and Edmond (Ed) H. Johnson, Jr of Virginia Beach; her two devoted brothers, E. Hough (Kirby) Johnson III, and R. Mark Johnson (Terese) of Atlantic Beach, Florida; Nephew Hough Johnson IV of Denver, niece Allie Johnson (Mitch) Jones of Wilmington, NC; and her loving cats, Bella and Lil Puss.
A private graveside service and burial will be held at a later date. In memory of Liz, the family welcomes memorial donations to the Virginia Beach SPCA. www.vbspcs.com.