Barbara Jean Wood Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Barbara Jean Wood 79 of Higginsville, died Tuesday December 4 at Meyer Care Center after a courageous seven year battle with ovarian cancer. Barbara was born Friday, September 15, 1933 to John F. and Mildred L (Lackey) Trigg. Barbara married Joseph Wood on June 30, 1951 in Higginsville. Barbara worked at West Central Electric and was also a Higginsville School bus driver for many years. Her favorite past times included going to "meetings" north of the river, camping and traveling. She helped start the Wood family tradition of going to Branson every year for vacation 36 years ago. She enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren and gave special attention to each and every one of them. She was preceded in death by her parents. Barbara is survived by her husband Joe of the home; three sons, Rick Wood of Higginsville, Ron (Marty) Wood of Higginsville, Randy Wood of Sedalia, Missouri; six grandchildren, Ryan (Cindy) Wood of Lees Summit, Rori (Scott) Schreiman of Higginsville, Jill (Kyle) Warren and Clint (Megan) Wood of Higginsville, Quade (Kortney) Wood of Webster Groves, Missouri and Teri (Brian) Eckhoff of HIgginsville; nine great grandchildren, Drake and Jaidyn Wood, Reece and Rhett Schreiman, Bailey and Logan Warren, Regan and Owen Wood, and Finley Wood. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials to Vicki Welsh Ovarian Cancer Fund or Crossroads Hospice. A Funeral service will be at 10:30 AM on Saturday at First Baptist Church.1907 Peach St. Higginsville with Dr. Greg Fine officiating, Sandra DeHaven as organist, Dennis Million as vocalist, and Jolene Vereecke as interpreter. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hoeferfuneralhome.com

Barbara Jean Wood

September 15, 1933 - December 4, 2012