Nancy “Sue” Woody, age 82, of Green Cove Road in Bakersville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday the 13th of December at CarePartners hospice in Asheville, NC.
Born on February 21, 1943 in Mitchell County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Pearl Greene. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brothers Ray Greene and Richard Greene. And her ex-husband Burton Woody.
Sue was a member of Roan Mountain Baptist Church in Bakersville, NC. Though her health had failed her in years past, she never missed and enjoyed watching the sermons live on YouTube. And she loved listening to pastor Russell McKinney preach.
Sue was a retired driver of 32 years for Mitchell County Transportation. She so loved this job so much and didn’t retire until she was in her 70’s. She was also devoted to anything to do with getting services in Mitchell County for Chucky her down syndrome son. She coached their basketball, soccer and volleyball teams for many years. And she loved doing this.
Sue enjoyed gardening, cooking, reading, traveling and watching her favorite basketball team, the NC Tarheels.
Left to cherish her memories are her son Chucky Woody and daughter Sherry Dixon of the home. Her grandsons Briley Dixon of Kingsley, IA, Ethan Dixon of Lawton, IA and Joshua Dixon of Moville, IA. Her great granddaughters, Ivy Dixon and Mya Dixon. Her nephews Vern(Teri) Greene, Rick(Diana) Greene and John Greene of Kansas. Eddie(Donna) Greene, David Greene, Joey(Angela) Greene, and Robert Greene, all of Georgia. And her very best friends Barbara Buchanan and Lisa Bailey.
Services will be at Roan Mountain Baptist Church on Saturday the 27th of December at 11AM. With pastor Russell Mckinney officiating and the burial at Greene Young cemetery in Bakersville, NC.
Words of comfort may be e-mailed to the family by going to the website; www.webbfh.com, selecting Sue Woody’s name and then you may sign her guestbook.
Webb Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements for Mrs. Woody and is honored to be serving the Woody family.
Mrs. Woody’s obituary has also been posted on Facebook for viewing
