By Jim Meridith
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    • Service

      Graveside Service Saturday, November 27, 2021

      11:00 a.m.

      Little Prairie Cemetery, Albion, IL

    • Full Obituary

      Dorothy A. Woods, 89, of Ellery, IL, passed from this life to her heavenly home on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Meadow Brook Nursing Home, Grayville, IL.

      She was born April 29, 1932, to Virgil and Rella (Judd) Parks in Golden Gate, IL, On July 7, 1951, she married Donald Woods in Allendale, IL.

      Dorothy was a member of Little Prairie Christian Church, Albion, IL where she taught Sunday School for 40 years.  She was a very outgoing, positive person.  Dorothy and her husband showed sheep for many years and started the Country Companies Office in Albion in 1977 and she was one of the first female agents in southeastern Illinois.  She was a seamstress, homemaker, dedicated mother, and grandmother.

      She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Rella Parks; husband, Donald Woods; brother, Jr.; great-grandchild Keaton Mewes.

      Dorothy is survived by children, David Lee Woods, Ellery, IL, Dale Lynn (Susan) Woods, Ellery, IL, Danita (Dennis) Mewes, West Salem, IL; grandchildren; Courtney (Brian) Cashman, Chase (Misti) Mewes, Alex (Sherry) Mewes, Jason (Lauren Moore) Woods, Michele (Trevor) Ward; eight great-grandchildren.

      Memorial may be made to the Edwards County Senior Citizens or Little Prairie Cemetery.

      Graveside Service Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Little Prairie Cemetery, Albion, IL.

      Interment:  Little Prairie Cemetery, Albion, IL.

      Ingram Meridith Funeral Home, Albion, IL.

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    1. Stanley Smith / November 26, 2021 at 9:05 am

      Dale, Susan, and family:

      Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Dorothy. She was always so kind and gracious to all us “kids” growing up in Albion.

      We will keep you, your family, David, Danita and her family, in our thoughts and prayers.

      With Love,

      Stan and Melissa Smith

    2. Cecil Cochran / November 26, 2021 at 9:53 am

      My sympathy to the family. She was a precious lady and of great faith. I have so many good memories of Donald & Dorothy. Though you will miss her, she is blessed to rejoin Donald & friends in paradise.
      Love & caring
      Cecil Cochran

    3. Danny Lankford / November 26, 2021 at 6:55 pm

      Deepest condolences to all the Woods kids and their families. Many, many fond memories of Dorothy for so many years. I see her crooked smile in my mind’s eye right now. A beautiful lady and professional business woman. God Bless!

    4. Curtis Ingram / November 26, 2021 at 7:59 pm

      Sorry to hear of Dorothy’s passing. She was a beautiful lady.
      Our sympathy
      Curtis and Dolores Ingram

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