Vera Mae Woods

Vera Mae Woods

Vera Mae Lee Woods passed away at home on February 7, 2011. She was born on April 13, 1929 in St. Thomas, NV to John Amasa and Maude Reber Lee. She was raised in Mesquite and has lived here most of her life. She married Charles Hale Woods on November 15, 1947 in Las Vegas, NV. They were later sealed in the St. George LDS Temple. They were blessed with two children, Val (Carol) Woods and Janice Jones. Seven jewels were added to her life in her grandchildren, John (Jennifer) Woods, Miles (Beth Ann) Woods, Krissy (Preston) Thornton, Aaron (Crystal) Woods, Jamie Jones, Staci Jones and Kent (Lindy) Jones. They have added 13 great grandchildren, Chase, Avery, Joshua, Layton, Burgundy, Brandon, Emerald, Aden, Riley, Emma, Jax, Stone and Ian. Vera's family was her life and she was a wonderful mother and grandmother.

Vera worked as a waitress and cook for much of her life. Her real enjoyment came in working in the school cafeterias. She loved and was loved by all the students that she came in contact with. She was a great cook. Many youth could be found at her house when her hot homemade bread came out of the oven. Many adults could be found there when her homemade pies came out. Her family was most grateful for her homemade chicken and noodle soup (with homemade noodles) and her cabbage rolls. She was also known for her Rice Crispy Treats and could not make enough, once she learned how they were made. She loved flowers and had a green thumb. She could make flowers come to life and they lasted for years. She was an active member of the LDS Church, serving as Primary president and Young Women's president, serving in Relief Society presidencies, a Cub Scout Leader, and as a Ward Librarian. She met everyone with a hug.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and all of her brothers and sisters, Virginia (Dave) Sampson, Lois Ann (Evan) Sweet, Berdell Lee, Don (Colleen) Lee, Donna (Clair) Hughes, Annie (Bud) Hortt, Blackie (LaFaye) Lee, Whitey (Emmarene) Lee, and John (Katie) Lee. She is survived by her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 11:00 am at the LDS Stake Center with a viewing from 9:00 until 10:30 am. There will be a viewing on Friday, February 11 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, also at the Stake Center. Interment will be in the Mesquite City Cemetery. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.virginvalleymortuary.com.