Statler Family Obituaries
Wood, Nora E. "Sis" (nee Laurentius)
A funeral will be held Monday, August 12, 2013 for 86-year-old Nora E. "Sis" Wood of Perryville, who died Aug. 8, 2013 at Independence Care Center in Perryville.
She was born Oct. 10, 1926 at Friedheim, the daughter of Herman Laurentius and Ida Braun Laurentius who both preceded her in death.
She married Melvin "Moe" Wood on Oct. 12, 1946 at Perryville. He preceded her
in death on June 29, 2010.
She is survived by two sons: Edward (Donna) Wood of Perryville and Patrick(Theresa) Wood of Mayflower, Arkansas; a daughter: Peggy (Dale) Hotop of Perryville; four grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren
She was also preceded in death by a brother: Edward Laurentius; a sister: Luella Taylor, and a grandson: Wesley Dean Hotop.
Sis was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella, Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary and the V.F.W Auxiliary.
She was a cutter for 45 years at International Shoe Company.
She also was a Tour Guide for Holiday Tours.
Sis was very active in her community, she love to fish, bowl, play cards, gamble, and dance. She also loved to bake and cook for family and friends. All of these activities brought her many friends throughout the years.
Visitation will be 8-10 a.m. Monday, August 12th at the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville.
A funeral for 86-year-old Nora E. "Sis" Wood of Perryville will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, August 12, 2013 at the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Milton Ryan, CM will officiate. Burial will be in the Mount Hope Cemetery.
Memorials are preferred to American Cancer Society, Kidney Foundation, Alzheimer’s Association, or Southeast Hospice.
Miller Family Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Obituary printed in the Sun-Times Newspaper, Perryville, MO
©2013 by David Statler of StatlerWeb