Nancy G. Woods

1940 - 2020

Nancy G. Woods, age 80, passed away Tuesday evening, November 10, 2020. She was born on January 18, 1940 in Hammond, Louisiana to John Douglas Gainey, Sr. and Katherine Dickerson Gainey. She is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years of marriage N. Coyt Woods, her children Randall Coyt Woods and Cindy Woods Duvall, and grandchildren Ashton Lauren Duvall and Griffin Matthew Duvall. She is also survived by her brothers James Gainey and Robin Gainey, Sr., sisters-in-law Dr. Shirley Jacob, Carolyn Higginbotham and Sylvia Woods. She will also be sadly missed by her nephews Rodney Blackwell, Byron Blackwell and John Gainey, III. The Sid Theriot and J.O. Williams families will greatly miss family traditions shared and road trips to the Smoky Mountains. She was preceded in death by her parents John Douglas Gainey, Sr. and Katherine Dickerson Gainey, and younger brother John Douglas Gainey, Jr. A native of Hammond and a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast for the past 15 years, she proudly worked for St.Tammany Parish Public School system for 36 years. Nancy retired as principal from William Pitcher Junior High School. Nancy was a devoted member to First Baptist Church in Covington. She enjoyed reading and traveling to her family home in Gatlinburg. Nancy was a masterful Louisiana cook; her seafood gumbo will be missed by all. Her true passion was spending time with and mentoring her wonderful grandchildren, and getting together with family and friends. Nancy was a true inspiration for us all with her unmatched energy and passion for life. She was willful, kind and of the highest character. She will be sadly missed by all that knew her. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W 21st Ave., Covington, LA 70433 on Monday, November 16, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow the services in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens. With COVID-19 restrictions, social distancing and face masks are required to attend services.