Jean Wood Persinger, age 92, of McKinney Hollow Road, Clifton Forge, Virginia died Thursday, November 12, 2026 at Lewis Gale Hospital, Alleghany. She was born January 30, 1934 in Clifton Forge, Virginia to the late Darius D. Wood and Carlie Callaghan Wood. She was a retired teacher’s aid for Sharon Elementary School, a lifetime member of Clifton Forge Presbyterian Church, and a life member of Women of the Church. Jean loved gardening, flowers and spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Wallace “J.W.” Persinger, Jr.; two brothers, Bobby Wood and Richard Wood; two sisters, Betty Croy and Virginia Craft. She is survived by three sons, Kevin Persinger (Neva), Greg Persinger (Stephanie), Jeff Persinger (Mary Carol) all of Clifton Forge; four grandchildren, Ben Persinger (Taylor), Ethan Persinger (Abby), Rachel Persinger, Maggie Persinger; and a number of nieces and nephews. In keeping with her wishes, her body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 20, 2026 at 4:30PM in Clifton Forge Presbyterian Church with Reverend Skip Hastings officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:00PM until time of service at Clifton Forge Presbyterian Church. The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions to Clifton Forge Presbyterian Church, General Fund, 544 Church Street, Clifton Forge, Virginia 24426.