Elsie Christine Woods Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Elsie Christine Woods of Ironton, MO passed away April 9, 2017 at the age of 91 years, 8 months, and 20 days. She was born July 20, 1925 in Brunot, MO, a daughter of the late Walter and Gertrude King Sims. On March 30, 1946, she was united in marriage to Claude Lewis Woods. Who preceded her in death March 7, 1999. To this union was born 8 children; Judy Schumacher of Ironton, Patty Johnson and husband Rich of Ironton, Claudia Cloin and husband Sonny of Arcadia, Woody Woods of Ironton, Sherry Bennett of Pilot Knob, Walter Woods and wife Lynn of Ironton, Tony Lewis Woods and wife Tracy of Arcadia, and a son Gary Lewis Woods who died in infancy. Also surviving are three sisters, Donna Boushie, Shirley Esphorst, and Dorothy Reed; 20 grandchildren. 28 great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her first born child, Gary, a sister Darlene King, two grandchildren, and two sons-in-law Gary Schumacher and Dennis Bennett. Christine, for most of her life was a Teacher and worked in the Kitchen at Arcadia Valley Schools, was president of the VFW ladies Auxiliary, and was a faithful member of the Arcadia Valley Methodist Church. In her spare time she raised 7 children whom she loved so much. Funeral services will be held on Wed. April 12 at 11 AM from the Arcadia Valley United Methodist Church under the direction of Cole Family Funeral Home, with Pastor Marty Blakey officiating. Visitation will begin on Tuesday from 5 to 8 PM at Cole Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Arcadia Valley Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the A. V. United Methodist Church. On line condolences may be made at www.colefamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Elsie Christine Woods

July 20, 1925 - April 9, 2017