Marilyn Woody
November 18, 1936 ~ May 10, 2017
The Virtuous Wife" Proverbs 31
Surrounded by her loving family, Marilyn Grigsby Woody, age 80, of Elkhart, passed from this life into her eternity with Jesus on Wednesday the 10th of May, 2017 in Tyler, Texas. She was born on the 18th of November, 1936 in Palestine, Texas to F.C. "Skinny" Grigsby and Laura Faye Bennett Grigsby. Marilyn was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who deeply loved her children and grandchildren. She loved her church family and enjoyed serving the Lord and the community of Elkhart. Marilyn married Jerry Glenn Woody on the 3rd of December, 1955 in Elkhart, Texas and was a devoted and loving housewife. She was a faithful member of the Church of Christ of Elkhart. She worked at Elkhart State Bank for years and loved her bank family and customers. She retired from there after 38 years of loyal service. Her devotion to Christ had a positive influence in the lives of not only her family, but also in the lives of everyone who knew her. She had such a sweet and gentle nature, and was a Christian example to all. Marilyn is predeceased by her father, F.C. "Skinny" Grigsby; mother, Laura Faye Bennett Grigsby; and step-mother, Thelma Lamb Grigsby.
Marilyn leaves behind her loving husband of 61 years, Jerry Woody of Elkhart; daughter, Deanna Woody Lock and husband Kyle of Elkhart; son, Derrick Woody and wife Paulette of Willis; brother, Richard Grigsby and wife Helen of League City, TX; step-sister, Diane Duitchs of Elkhart; two granddaughters, Breanna Hancock and husband Glenn of Rusk and Janae Evans and husband Austin of Palestine; grandson, Colby Woody and wife Kaitlyn of Willis; 14 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from six until eight o'clock on the evening of Friday the 12th of May in the Rhone Memorial Chapel.
The funeral service is to be conducted at ten o'clock in the morning on Saturday the 13th of May at Crockett Road Church of Christ in Palestine, with Dan Manuel and Andrew Chavarrilla officiating. Interment will follow in theGarden of Memories Cemetery in Elkhart.
Pallbearers will be Glenn Hancock, Austin Evans, Ronny Bridges, Billy Kelly, Eddy Martin, Colby Woody, Kermit Grimsley, Montee Poole and Timmy Quick. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of the Elkhart church of Christ.
Funeral arrangements are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Hwy 19, Palestine, TX.
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I remember Marilyn as always such a beautiful, sweet and gentle woman. I always looked up to and admired her. I am so sorry for the loss I know you are feeling. God bless you. always.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Our hearts are heavy over the loss of an amazing and sweet friend. She will definitely be missed by both of us.
We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of this very sweet, Godly person! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God give you all peace, comfort and much strength in the tough days ahead. Marilyn will be very missed, but I feel assured that she is rejoicing with the angels in Heaven! We love you all and are here if you ever need anything!! May God bless the family she leaves behind.
A Shades of Elegance was ordered on May 11, 2017
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out to the family. She was a wonderful lady
A Sweet and Warm Remembrance Table Arrangement was ordered on May 11, 2017
My favorite aunt, Aunt Maryland, was always so sweet and kind to me when I was little and it was her lap I crawled into when I was six years old the day I learned my mother had died. My Aunt Maryland loved me and consoled me, that little boy, for hours that day. God brought Aunt Maryland home yesterday and I know one day she will be there smiling and waiting to welcome me home too when my day comes, which could have easily been last week in that car wreck. Everything can change in a split second and I know my Uncle Jerry understands exactly what that means today. My heart goes out to my favorite uncle ever, Uncle Jerry, who has ever only been out shined by his lovely wife, my Aunt Maryland, who is now forever healed in the Light. God bless you Aunt Maryland. I love you.
My heart breaks for you all. I remember Marilyn as such a sweet and happy lady. Praying for you all.
Deanna, love and prayers to all of you!
May you rest in the arms of Jesus, until we all see one another again. Linda Parker
We are saddened to hear this news. I will be praying for the whole family. God bless you all in your time of despair.
I knew Marilyn all my life, as my aunt Eula Kate (Gillespie) Bennett, married her Uncle Robert Lee Bennett. She always was a very nice Person and friend. She will be missed..
A Traditional Funeral Basket was sent on May 11, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all love Jim and Sharon Demczak
I will always remember her beautiful smile and loving nature as a friend of Deanna’s growing up. As an adult Jerry and Marilyn we’re inspiration for Danny and I in our marriage, they always looked so in love. She will be forever remembered.
There are no words to express the hurt that we feel for Jerry, Deanna, Derrick and all of the family. Marilyn was a special lady to a lot of people and she lived a life that made a difference in a lot of people’s lives. We are definitely better from knowing her and from having her in our lives. We pray that you will find comfort in knowing that she is with Jesus and no longer hurting. We love each of you and are praying for all the family.
An A Garden Path was ordered on May 12, 2017
So sorry to hear about the passing of Marilyn. Praying for your family today & in the days ahead. She was loved so much and will be missed by all that knew her.
Thoughts and prayers with the Woody family! So very sorry for your loss!
I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of Marilyn. May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept my sincere condolences.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you all. She was a sweet woman.
Jerry and family, I am so sorry to hear of Marilyn’s passing. She was a loving and wonderful woman with a gentle spirit. I pray for God to surround you with love, comfort and peace.
My love Kay
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Marilyn during this difficult time, she was a sweet sweet person who will be missed. Kenneth, Linda, and William Earl Whitley
What an honor it has been to know such a sweet lady. Ms. Marilyn always had a kind smile to share with everyone. The love that she and Jerry showed to my family as we visited their church will always be heart warming and dear to us. Our prayer go out to her family during this difficult time.
A Shades of Elegance was ordered on May 12, 2017
A Grandma’s Garden Table Basket was ordered on May 12, 2017
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I am so sorry to hear about Marilyn. My thoughts and prayers are with you all for God’s peace and comfort. I always loved Marilyn, she was always so sweet and had the sweetest smile. I’m told I loved her as a baby because she rocked me all the time while she, Jerry, mama and daddy played cards! Deanna, I will keep you in my prayers. I know you will miss your sweet mama terribly. Love, Melynda
David and Carla Killion Prayers and love to you and your family.
What a beautiful lady with such a heartwarming smile.
Marilyn was an awesome example as a Christian wife, mother and friend.
You are on my heart and in my prayers. I wish you peace and comfort.
Ms. Marilyn lit up the world with her sweet spirit. So thankful to have gotten to know her. Thoughts and prayers to all her many loved ones.
Praying for your family – your mother was loved by many and will be greatly missed â¤ï¸