Margery M. Wooderson

Margery M. (Madison) Wooderson, 92-years-old, died on Monday, August 15, 2016, at Medical Lodge East in Ark City, Kansas. Margery lived all of her days as an example for her children and others. With a steadfast and unwavering faith in the Lord God, she remained completely positive throughout all of her 92 years of life. Margery was born on July 6, 1924 in Bethany, Missouri to Reno and Mabel (Bulthaupt) Madison. The 3rd child of 11, Margery was the last living charter member of the founding of the Severy Baptist Church. Margery was also known to be very active in the Severy EHU and was a 4-H project leader for many years in the areas of cooking and horticulture. She also cared for many a child in her home and parents fondly remember the care she so lovingly gave. Margery married Cecil Wooderson on January 27, 1943 in Bethany, Missouri and to this union were born 6 children: Diana, Nancy Jean, Vivian, Joni, Alan and Chris. Possessing a true servant’s heart, Margery faithfully cared for her family and friends through delicious cooking and baking—including baking bread, cinnamon rolls for Ervin’s café and her children who fondly remember coming home to fresh baked bread and those delicious donuts—which were like none other. Margery was also quite the gardener and was said to have been “organic” before the word was even invented. Her beautiful flowers that adorned her yard in Severy, Kansas were a testament to her horticulture knowledge. A woman of faith and a Christ-like heart, Margery shaped her spirituality by her tireless Christian example. She worked in the home and for some time as the Treasurer/Clerk for the city of Severy, while completing her checks and balances as the accountant in long hand. Margery is survived by her children: Diana Blatchford of Ark City, Kansas; Nancy Jean and husband, Clarence Taliaferro of Severy, Kansas; Vivian and husband, Richard Wade of Climax, Kansas; Joni and husband, David Brooks of Helena, Montana; Alan and wife, Kathleen Wooderson, of Benton, Kansas; and Chris and wife, Jana Wooderson of Ark City, Kansas; sisters Ruthann and husband, Leland Musick of Bethany, Missouri, Patty and husband, C.B. Tripp of Holt, Missouri and brother Willis and wife, Jane Madison of Soldotna, Alaska, 18 Grandchildren and 24 Great-grandchildren. Preceding Margery in death were her husband Cecil Wooderson, siblings Donald Madison, Florence Holliday, Ida (Tootie) Spence, Betty Lea Stevens, Geneva Scott, Hazel Dutton, Warren (Bud) Madison, and Juanita Rena McMickle; two grand-daughters Traci Spangler and Nichole Myers. Visitation for friends and family will be Thursday, August 18 from 5:00-7:00 pm. at the Countryside Funeral Home at 206 E. Washington in Howard, Kansas. The funeral service will be presided by Reverend Tony Pameticky at the Severy Baptist Church at 201 South Greenwood Avenue in Severy, Kansas on Friday, August 19 at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow at South Lawn Cemetery in Severy. The family has suggested memorials to the Severy Baptist Church and may be left with, or mailed to the funeral home at P.O. Box 1233, Howard, KS. 67349. Countryside Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and on-line condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com.

Margery M. Wooderson

July 6, 1924 - August 15, 2016