Obituary of Joanne Woods

Joanne Woods, 87, of Morgantown, died Saturday, January 29th at her home. She was born October 25, 1934 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Chester and Ada (Murray) Hilling. Joanne attended Covenant Christian Church and worked for many years at Goff Elementary School. She loved spending time with her family and always enjoyed family gatherings and functions. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Donald Woods; children, Cary Woods and his wife Kerry of Morgantown and Donna Jackson of Cottageville, SC; grandchildren, Daniel Woods of Morgantown, Nathan Jackson of SC and Matthew Jackson of SC; sister-in-law, Lorna Hart; and special nieces, Betty and Sharon. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings, Foster Hilling, Norman Hilling, Dennis Hilling, Ernest Hilling, James Hilling, Robert Hilling, Gaylord Hilling, Hilda Hilling, Jean Maxon, Janice Hess, and Patricia Hilling. The family would like to thank caregivers, Terry and Kim and Amedisys workers Emily, Misty, Shauna, and Wendy for all of their love and support. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Covenant EMC, PO Box 342, Morgantown, WV 26507. In keeping with her wishes, a private family graveside service will be held at Summers Cemetery on Summers School Rd. Hastings Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements and online condolences may be made to the family at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com.