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Ora L. Woods

Born: 5/6/1932
Died: 2/17/2023
Age: 90
Community: Clio, MI

WOODS, Ora – of Clio, age 90, went peacefully to be with her Lord Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Cranberry Park of Clio. Funeral service will be held 11AM Monday, February 20, 2023, at O’Guinn Family Funeral Home in Birch Run. Pastor Ron Emmerling officiating. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 10AM until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorial contributions to the North End Baptist Church – 7360 Clio Rd.

Ora was born May 6, 1932, in Waverly, Tennessee, to the late Cecil and Lettie (Tolley) Chappell. She retired from General Motors after 30 years of employment and was an active member of North End Baptist Church in Mt. Morris. Ora married John D. Woods and together they raised one daughter. He preceded her in death in 1993. Ora loved to be around babies and children. She volunteered her services as a mom chaperone for church youth retreats and was a volunteer director for the Clio Baptist Church’s nursery. Throughout her time with North End Church, Ora enjoyed her Bible Study Cass led by Nita Scott. Ora was a wonderful southern cook and pleased many over the years with her homemade chicken and dumplings. She enjoyed going on daily walks to get her exercise and tending to her vegetable garden in her younger years. As the oldest sibling, she welcomed her brothers and sisters with open arms as they relocated from Tennessee to Michigan. In her spare time, Ora loved to read books and spend time with and was very generous with family and friends.

Ora is forever loved by her daughter, Wanda (Carl) Emmerling Kidder; Grandchildren: Angela (Marcus) Shapiro, Rebekah (Don) Brewer, and Jared Emmerling; Great Grandchildren: Ethan, Aidan, Audrey, Georgia, Emma, and Abigail; Brother, Cecil “Dolly” (Janice) Chappell; Special neighbors, Mark (Cathy) Shook; Card Group Ladies: Audrey Miller, Anna Mae Boyd, Betty Murphy, Leslie Elrich and Carolyn Liddell; The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to Ora’s good friend, Sandy Nanny, who helped care for Ora in her final months. Ora was preceded in death by her husband, John Woods; Parents; Siblings: Louise Gilbert, James “Doc” Chappell, Tom “Duggan” Chappell, and Rubie Ward.
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Visitation
Date:   2/20/2023
Time:   10:00 AM
The family will receive visitors at the O'Guinn Family Funeral Home in Birch Run from 10AM until time of service at 11AM.
 
Funeral Service
Date:   2/20/2023
Time:   11:00 AM
Official:   Pastor Ray Emmerling

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