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Lyle Woods Obituary

Lyle Elizabeth Woods
Lyle Elizabeth Woods, 82 of Midland, died Saturday morning, February 7, 2026, at King's Daughters Home in Midland.
She was born April 9, 1943, in Saginaw, daughter of the late Donald J. and Elizabeth "Betty" Macdonald. In 1961, she married John W. Woods in Midland. Lyle retired from the former Giant Grocery Stores in Midland after many years as a cashier.
She is survived by her sons, Michael (Dawn) Woods, Thomas (Dorrine) Woods, and Stephen (Jennifer) Woods; grandchildren, Anne (Neil) Schock, Leslie (Jamie) Licht, Seth Woods, Matthew (Nicole) Woods, Bethany (Karson) Mudd, Sean (sig. other Brittany Bradfield) Woods, Zachary Woods, and Marc Woods; 17 great grandchildren; a brother, James (Kathy) Macdonald; sisters-in-law, Rose (Pat) Casey and Chris (Rob) Randall, and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Woods in June 2001, and an infant son, Daniel Woods.
Funeral services for Lyle will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Messiah Church, 1550 S. Poseyville Rd. with Pastor Dennis Kreil officiating.
Interment will take place in Homer Township Cemetery. Lyle's family will receive friends at the church on Thursday morning from 9:30 a.m. until time of the service. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider King's Daughters Home, Messiah Church, or the Donor's favorite charity. The family wishes to extend their thanks to Kings Daughters for the excellent care shown their loved one.
All of us at Ware Smith Woolever are honored the Woods family has entrusted us with the care of their loved one.

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Published by Midland Daily News on Feb. 10, 2026.

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Steve Longstreth

March 5, 2026

Tom, Dorrine and family, may God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Rod Florey

February 14, 2026

Steve, Sorry for the loss of your Mom. God Bless you and your Family during this difficult time.

Jim and Leona Erickson

February 13, 2026

A wonderful, faithful and caring friend for many decades. Our sincere condolences to all the members of Lyle´s family.

Patrick O'Donnell

February 12, 2026

To all of Lyle's family I extend my deepest sympathy and condolences for your loss.

Barb Ellis Shaffner

February 10, 2026

I'm sad to read of Lyle's passing . We went through high school together always friends . She was so friendly always a smile on her face . My prayers go out to her family .

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Feb

12

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Messiah Church

1550 S Poseyville Rd, Midland, MI 48640

Feb

12

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Messiah Church

1550 S Poseyville Rd, Midland, MI 48640

Funeral services provided by:

Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Directors - Midland Chapel

1200 W. Wheeler St, Midland, MI 48640

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