Springfield, Missouri
Since I have the luxury of a terminal illness and the experience of having been an obituary writer I have chosen to write my own obituary.I was born Maudie Ann Wood on May 16, 1955, the youngest child of Vester Gorman "Chunk" Wood and Maude Emily (Hart) in Gainesville, Ozark County, Mo. My father...
Read MoreMaudie, you were my best bud and partner in crime! You and your dear mother feed me and provided a soft place to fall when I had no home to go to. I will never forget you my friend, I only wish I had known sooner so we could have recalled our 'good ole days.' The last time I saw you, I said "call me", now I know why you didn't get around to it. Peace, dear Friend.
Kathy Pierce
September 25, 2011 | Nixa, MO
As part of the extended family, I remember visiting Gainesville with my grandmother (Essie Burk) and enjoying being with Maudie Ann. She was quite a tomboy in those days, but I remember her laughter and never ending smiles. She was quite a card. I'm so sorry I did not keep in touch and we lived in the same area. I do mourn for those moments we will not share. My sympathy to the rest of the family.
Susan (Burlison) Cowan
December 15, 2010 | Ozark, MO
Maudie, Your words touched my heart. My sympathy to all your family.
Debbie Landers
December 12, 2010 | Raymore, MO
Teller of truths, she was, and wise. So wise. Farewell, Maudie.
Ron Davis
December 11, 2010 | Springfield, MO
Our sympathy to Maudie Ann family. Rest in peace Maudie. Mike & Judy Breeding
December 10, 2010
Maudie will be remembered as a warm, caring person with a great sense of humor by those of us who attended high school with her at Gainesville, Mo. After reading her obituary, that she personally wrote, I saw a woman of courage and strength. She will be fondly remembered and missed by those whose lives she touched. My sympathy to her family.
Vicki (Dancy) Leonard
December 09, 2010 | Pleasanton, KS
You always did march to your own beat. It was one of the things I most loved and admired about you. The lights may have dimmed here on Earth, but there is one more star shining bright in the sky tonight. Isaac Asimov would be proud dear friend. Shine on.
Laura Cottom
December 09, 2010 | South Mills, NC
I came across this by accident or was it. She was loved by a lot people. Am sure she made a difference in a lot of lives. Enjoy heaven. Am sure you have made God smile and people here too.
Fred Marlin
December 09, 2010 | Springfield, MO
Maudie Ann was one of a kind and I'm proud to say she was my friend. She lived with me in California after we graduated from Gainesville and we had the best of times. Always respected the fact that she did things her way. My sympathy to Greg and all her family. God bless... I will miss you Maudie Ann.
Janis Lindsey-Larsen
December 09, 2010 | Blanchard, OK