Mary Woodyard
November 15, 2011
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Mary Woodyard, 95, died Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at Regency Care Center. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, November 19, 2011, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street, with burial to follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery. A visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Mary was born in Orient, Iowa on April 23, 1916 to Abraham Lincoln Pettit and Bessie (Hartley) Pettit. For a while she lived on a farm. Mary grew up with three brothers and seven sisters. They attended Orient Consolidated School. They had various jobs relating to housework, restaurant work, and taking care of ill people. A special dog in Mary’s family was called Spike.
Mary has always been willing to assist others and did so without being called upon. She was exceptionally caring and compassionate and went the extra mile. Since no relative could be there, Mary recently spent hours at the side of her roommate until the time of her friends passing.
She loved quilting, crocheting, having picnics, reading, traveling and visiting with her neighbors. Her greatest love was her family and spending time with them.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Janette (Rex) Brown Leanhart; son, Oran Dean Glade Sr.; many grand, great, great-great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Richard L. Woodyard; four children, John, Marlene, Clifford (Butch) and Robert (Bob); her seven sisters and three brothers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
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Beverly Hayes,Dakovich
11/19/2011
Jan, my love and prayers go out to you and you family.
It's allways too soon to lose our loved ones.
She is now with God and out of pain.
I know you thank God for all the years & memories
you and your family had with her.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you
your cousin
Robert Walton
11/18/2011
To Jan and Family:
Although I never knew Mary that well, I always enjoyed when she was around. I remember when Diane was first married and Mary, with the rest of the family, was there having a good time. I always admired the relationship she had with her family, she was always calm [and funny at times] and had a certain wit about her.
I hadn't seen Mary in many many years, but am appreciative of the emails you [Jan] were sending out in Mary's final days keeping everyone apprised of Mary's condition, I know that wasn't easy for you.
I know how much Mary meant to all of you and I know she will be greatly missed. She leaves behind the gifts of her presence in all of your lives, and that is truly one of God's greatest gifts to all of us, is the gift of our loving families!!
Peace be with all of you in this time of loss and sorrow, and know in your hearts that she is with her Lord and Savior.
Robert [Bob] Walton and Family.
Delray Glade Nitzel
11/18/2011
I am so blessed to have been your Granddaughter. You have taught many things and I cherish the time we spent together. I love you so very much and you will be dearly missed.I know that you are in a much better place now! Thank you Lord for giving me the pleasure and honor of having her in my Life.
Patricia Price
11/18/2011
Erma,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during the loss of your beloved grandmother. May you cherish your fond memories of her forever.
Sincerely,
Pat Price
Pidgeon
11/17/2011
You weren't just my Grandma, you were my friend. Though I will miss you greatly, I look forward to seeing you again on the other side! God Speed Granny.