From: Sherri Hall [ldrbelties@earthlink.net] Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2004 4:24 PM To: KY-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: OBIT: Lucille Southers Wood, 2003, Barren Co. Submitted by Sandi Gorin http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00002.html#0000404 NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. Name: Lucille Southers Wood Residence: Glasgow KY Died: Thursday, 25 Dec 2003, age 93. Daughter of Benjamin F and Fannie Parker Southers, the second of three children Member First Missionary Baptist Church of Glasgow where she participated in numerous church organizations. Served as vice president for 14 years and president for 13 years of the Liberty District Women's Missionary Convention, as president of the First Missionary Baptist Church Senior Missionary for over 40 years as well as teacher of the primary Sunday School class and charter member of the Builders' Club. Honored with life membership pin to the State Missionary Convention, recognized as President Emeritus of the Liberty District Missionary Convention and President Emeritus of the Senior Missionary Service of First Baptist Church until her death, at which time she was the oldest member of her church. Completed high school in Frankfort KY, received an A B degree from Kentucky State College where she majored in elementary education. Widow of the late John Moss Wood Sr of Barren Co who preceded her in death. Prior to retirement in 1972, she devoted 34 years to education. She began her teaching career at the Summer Shade School where she served for two years.Went on to serve 13 years in the Barren County School system at Rocky Hill and Poplar Grove. Taught high school for one year at Robert R Moten High School in Marianna, Arkansas. Returned to Glasgow City school system and taught 18 years at the Ralph Bunche School and Liberty Street Elementary School where she retired. Served as treasurer of the Glasgow-Barren County Retired Teachers Association, was a member of the Kentucky Retired Teachers Association and the National Retired Teachers Association. Also served her alma mater as a member of the Kentucky State University Alumni Association. In her early days of teaching, she also drove the school bus. When electricity was made available to rural areas of Barren County, she volunteered to assist consumers with using electricity and operating electrical appliances. She was very artistic. As a member and regular attendee of the Glasgow Senior Citizen Center, she delighted in leather working, ceramics, crocheting and other crafts. She was an avid reader and dedicated student of the Bible. Survivors: Brother: Marion Southers and wife Christine of Louisville KY Son and daughter: John Moss Wood Jr and wife Jacklyn and Bettye L Dee, both of Indianapolis Grandchildren: Darnell Corbin, Victoria Jean Wood, Eric Dylan Rogers Eight great-grandchildren, two nephews Preceded also in death by sister: Estelle B Lasley Services: Monday, 29 Dec 2003, First Baptist Church in Glasgow, no burial location shown. Glasgow (KY) Daily Times, Sunday, 28 Dec 2003, p. 2. ______________________________