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Cleo Woody Obituary
Funeral services for Cleo Dorthea Woody, 83, Kansas City, KS will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. She went to her Heavenly Home on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at Presbyterian Manor in Kansas City, KS.
Cleo was born April 15, 1931 in Kansas City, MO the daughter of Jazz Musician, Bud Johnson and Blanche Smith.
She married William Fredrick Woody, Sr. December 31, 1950 in Lawrence. He preceded her in death February 6, 2000.
Survivors include one son, Bill Woody, Jr., Lawrence; two daughters, Rosalind Woody, Janise Woody, both of Kansas City, KS; one grandson, David Woody; two great grandchildren, Weston and Alexis Woody. She was also preceded in death by her mother, Blanche Salisbury and stepfather, Edward Salisbury.
The family will greet friends from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Friday at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Wounded Warrior Project and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.
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April 17, 2015
I was very sorry to read of Cleo's death. She was an extraordinary lady. Bill and Cleo lived on Arizona Street when my parents, Les and Florence Demeritt, had to move to Lawrence following the taking of their farm for the Clinton Lake. The Woody family was so very kind and helpful to them. Ed Salisbury was a 1924 graduate of LMHS--the first graduating class from the "new" school. He also donated his father's clarinet to what is now called "Liberty Memorial Central Middle School. The Woody family is a beautiful family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Mary Demeritt Gordon
April 16, 2015
Billy, Rozzie, and Neece, So sorry to hear about your mother. I remember her from the time you lived across the street and you spent time at our house while your parents worked. Mrs. Woody will be truly missed. You have my deepest sympathy and will be remembered in my prayers.
Dr. Alda (Sheverlia) Preston
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