Vonnie Mccafferty

Veronica (Vonnie) Joan McCafferty, of Chico, CA, died on Dec. 31, 2011 of pancreatic cancer. Vonnie was born Sept. 20, 1956 in Athens, GA, a daughter of the late Margaret Wood and James Wood. She attended school in Athens before moving to Santa Fe, NM in 1976. In 1995, Vonnie and her family moved to Chico. She is survived by her husband, Patrick McCafferty of Chico; children, Chris Stanley of Santa Fe, NM, Nora Burk (Eric), Sean McCafferty, and grandson, Blair Burk, all of Chico; step-mother, Peggy Wood of Gainsville, GA; mother-in-law, Sue McCafferty of Tahoe City, CA; brother, John Wood of Danielsville, GA, and sisters, Rosemary Wood of Athens, GA, and Glenda Johnson of Bogart, GA; brothers-in-law, John, Pete, and Bill McCafferty of Tahoe City, CA, and several aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. A much loved wife, mother, aunt, daughter and sister, Vonnie's constant love, support and wit will be remembered and missed by her family and many friends. A day of celebration of Vonnie's life will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions in Vonnie's name may be made to the American Lyme Disease Foundation, the American Cancer Society , or Enloe Hospice. Sincere thanks to Enloe Hospice who did a remarkable job.