Mary June Wood, age 87 of Carl Junction, passed away Monday March 9, 2010 at Westgate Nursing Center in Joplin. Mary June, the daughter of William Walter (Bill) and Roberta (Bertie) Kirby Hance was born on October 31, 1932 in Carl Junction, Missouri.
She graduated from Carl Junction High School in 1950 and being voted class treasurer and most humorous. She was previously employed by Elders Manufacturing before opening her own cafe in Carl Junction. Later after closing her café she managed the Buffeteria in Montgomery Ward. Aside from her love for cooking she enjoyed sewing and crafting.
She married James R. Wood on July 1, 1950 in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
She is survived by her 4 children, Jim (Zee) Wood, Cathy Maxwell, Pam (Ken) Parker, and Tim Wood; 10 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Gerald Hance and Paul (Kathleen) Hance; 1 sister, Sandra King.
She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 sisters, Margaret Ann, Betty Roath, and Pat Baker; 2 brothers, Bill and Bob Hance; and a son-in-law Ray Maxwell.
Funeral Services will be held at the Simpson Funeral Home in Carl Junction on Friday March 13, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. with Bob Simon officiating. Interment will be at the Carl Junction Cemetery. A visitation will be held at the funeral home one hour prior to the service on Friday.
Services are under the direction of Simpson Funeral Home in Carl Junction. Visit www.simpsonfh.com for online condolences.
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