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Jean Laton Woody

1939 - 2017

Jean Laton Woody obituary, 1939-2017, Springfield, MO

BORN

1939

DIED

2017

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Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home, Inc. - Springfield

1947 East Seminole Street

Springfield, Missouri

Jean Woody Obituary

Jean Laton Woody

Jean Laton Woody was born on February 16, 1939 in San Diego, California and passed away on October 27, 2017 in Springfield, Missouri.

She leaves behind her husband of 60 years, William O. "Bill" Woody, two daughters, two sisters and nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind two dogs, Hoogie and Jack.

She left her remains to the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. Online condolences may be left at gormanscharpf.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by News-Leader from Oct. 29 to Oct. 31, 2017.

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Holly Fletcher

October 23, 2020

I sure do miss seeing your whirlwind self coming through my door. I hope you are having a blast in heaven and saving me a seat right next to you one day. I wish I could tell you once more how much you mean to me.

Amy Zingre

November 1, 2017

All Blessings to your family, Bill. Jean was a delight to design with and I am glad she came into my life, no matter how brief a time in her beautiful life.

October 30, 2017

Jean was such a character. It was a pleasure to help her at the quilt shop. She will be missed.

Karen Robson

Merrily Parker

October 30, 2017

We will miss your laughter and stories at the quilt shop. Rest In Peace dear friend

Holly Fletcher

October 30, 2017

Jean will be missed greatly. She always had a story to tell and a hug to give. Heaven gained an awesome quilter. Missing you already dear friend.

Dennis Breckenridge

October 30, 2017

Bill and family, I'm sorry to hear about your loss of Jean. What a privilege its for me to know Jean and you Bill in the past. Jean's energy for life, friends and her political world was always in the forefront of her life.

October 30, 2017

My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. Psalms 119:50,76

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1947 East Seminole Street, Springfield, MO 65804

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