Nancy Jane Batts Wood


DEATH OF "GRANDMA WOOD"

"While the good people of Madison were sleeping last Wednesday night there was one awake and at work -- Death. Just after the night had turned he called at the home of Nancy J. Woods and claimed her as a victim."

"Nancy J. Woods was born in Henry County, Kentucky March 6th, 1823, died May 25th 1905, aged 82 years, 2 months and 19 days. She was married to George E. Woods March 9th 1837. To this union 11 children were born, nine of whom remain to mourn her loss. In 1856 she came to Missouri and since that time has made her home in and around Madison."

"Grandma Woods" as she was called by all who knew her, was loved and respected by everyone from the smallest to the greatest. She had often remarked to the writer, "She was ready for when the Lord called for her (*** 2 words missing). She early in life found her Saviour and united with the Christian Church of which she was a member at the time of her death. Services were conducted at the home Friday afternoon by Eld. J. B. Corwin assisted by Rev. R. A. Jones."

"Five generations were present at this service; 34 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, 6 great, great-grandchildren, after which the body was conveyed to the Cottingham graveyard and laid to rest to await the great day when the dead shall arise. To the children who mourn the loss of a mother and grandmother we would say look to Jesus who is able to keep you in this time. 

"Yes there's a home for weary souls, 
A rest for pilgrims found; 
A home where God the father dwells, 
Where peace and joy abound." R.A.J."


Submitted by Jack Wood.