Mass of Christian Burial: Saturday, May 27, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City, MT
Rite of Committal: will be held in Washington
Mary Grace (Annalora) Woody, age 90, of Miles City passed away on Monday, May 22, 2006 at Holy Rosary Extended Care in Miles City.
Mary was born in Miles City, Montana on December 5, 1915 at the family home. She was the third of six children born to Anthony Sr. and Virginia (Rizza) Annalora. She attended Kircher School and Custer County High School. She married the love of her life, Paul W. Butch Woody on January 20th, 1934 in Terry, Montana. They were married for 58 years when Butch passed away. Butch & Mary moved to Washington State in 1957. She returned to Miles City in 2003 to be near her brothers. Mary worked various jobs during her life and was very active in the American Legion Auxiliary and 8-40, holding various offices including Grand Chapeau. She also belonged to Tops, Kops, serving as President and Den Mother in cub scouts. She and Butch also loved square dancing, belonging to the 4 Squares Club in Washington State, attending competitions throughout the west coast and Canada. She also loved bowling, her pets, and big family get togethers for holidays and camp outs.
Mary is survived by her four children: Gail (Larry) Phelps of Miles City, MT, Lester (Ginger) Woody of Ellensburg, WA; Patrick (Cindy) Woody of Miles City, and Rebecca (Cyrus) Dodd of Silverdale, WA; nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter; one brother, Sam (Ruby) Annalora of Miles City, MT, a sister-in-law, Louise Annalora of Miles City, MT, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Paul, brothers, Frank and Tony, sisters, Jean and Josephine and two grandchildren, Paul and Leslie Shawn.
A Vigil service will be held on Friday, May 26, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Rite of Committal will be held in Washington. Condolences may be made to the family by visitingwww.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Sacred Heart Church or to the charity of one's choice.
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