1925
2017
Juanita Hudson Wood was called home to be with her Lord on Sunday, July 30, 2017 in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic at the age of 92
while on a cruise. However she lived in Weslaco, Texas. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Weslaco.
Juanita was born on July 24, 1925 in Seattle, Washington. She married LaVern C. Wood on December 24, 1940. Juanita and LaVern celebrated 65 years of marriage until his death in 2005. They were blessed with three wonderful children: Michael, Gary, and Renee
Rev. Dr. Wood and Juanita lived in Waco for many years where he was pastor of Concord Baptist Church from 1950-1970. Juanita faithfully assumed many responsibilities in the church as well as teaching school at the La Vega Intermediate School. Her wonderful Christian life meant so much too many.
Juanita was preceded in death by her loving husband, LaVern; their children: Michael Wood and Renee Wood Staines; and her parents, Columbus "Curly" and Annie Mae Hudson.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory are her son, Gary Wood and wife, Christine; grandsons, James Arthur Wood and Charles Russell Wood; granddaughter, Carly Wicks and husband, David; great- granddaughter, Trinity Jade Wicks and an expected great-granddaughter in December; sister, Vivian Douglas; nephew, Don Smith; great-nephew, Jon Smith; great-niece, Lee and husband, Phil Henson; great-niece, Elizabeth Smith; and great-great nieces, Evelyn and Samantha Henson; and her sister-in-law, Lorraine Strutz.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Waco Memorial Park with Reverend Lester Adams officiating.
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4 Entries
August 13, 2017
Nancy Aldrich
Juanita was a wonderful, sweet Christian lady. I moved to John Knox Village in 2014, and met her here. She was a blessing to me every time I saw her. She always had a smile and an encouraging word. She also had an amazing sense of humor. It was hard not to laugh when I was with her. I consider her to be one of my best friends, and I miss her dearly. I find comfort knowing that I will see her again, in heaven.
August 11, 2017
YOUR MOTHER AND I TAUGHT TOGETHER AT LA VEGA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL. SHE WAS AN EXCELLENT TEACHER/SHE WAS ALSO MY FRIEND.
I BECAME HER ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL IN 1974...MR. WOODROW LOGAN WAS OUR PRINCIPAL.
THROUGHOUT THE YEARS, MY LOVE FOR HER GREW IMMENSELY. WHEN LEARNING OF HER DEATH, I WAS WAS VERY SAD. KNOWING THAT SHE IS WITH HER LOVING GOD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST WAS A GREAT COMFORT ME.
MAY GOD BE WITH YOU IN COMING DAYS AND YEARS.
HAROLD DODSON
August 9, 2017
We were neighbors back to back with LaVern and Juanita when we lived in Waco. We visited them after they moved to Weslaco.They were a very gracious couple. Heaven is richer because of LaVern and Juanita. Rev. Bill Wehmeyer
August 9, 2017
We were neighbors back to back with LaVern and Juanita when we lived in Waco. We visited them after they moved to Weslaco.They were a very gracious couple. Heaven is richer because of LaVern and Juanita. Rev. Bill Wehmeyer
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