She was the retired Administrator of Drew County Health Department and a member of Second Baptist Church in Monticello. She was preceded in death by the father of her children, Thomas K. Woods; three brothers, Richard Courson, B. A. Courson and Harry Courson; and four sisters, Nell Davis, Carrie Hill, Modelle Bunn and Peggy Echols.
Survivors include her husband, Gwain Sivils of Monticello; one son, Richard Woods and wife, Barbara of Monticello; one daughter, Sandra Allsup and husband, Steve, of Wilmar; one sister, Virginia Grice Riley of Monticello; one stepson, Joe Sivils and wife, Meredith of Crossett; four grandsons, Tommy Woods, Aarron Woods, Jubal Woods and Richard Woods, all of Monticello; one granddaughter, Rebecca Socia of Monticello; four great-grandchildren.
Condolences(5)
Cindy Stell Hudgens
Monticello, AR Monday, July 6, 2009 My thoughts and prayers are with you.Irma James
monticello, AR Monday, July 6, 2009 My thoughts and prayers are with all the family. I am in Texas and out on a lake area with no phone service. I had rec'd the news 2 days later of Mary Beth. She was a special person and she and I had several special times we shared. We enjoyed each other ,both work and play. May God Bless each of you. love, IrmaSandra & Royce Swaim
Crossett, AR Thursday, July 2, 2009 Mr. Gwain,We are so sorry to hear about Mary Beth. She was a sweet lady. It was a shock since we had just stopped by to see ya'll on Monday.
Our love and prayers are with you,
Sandra & Royce Swaim
Keith, Hannah and Austin
Ron and Bettye Anderson
, TX Wednesday, July 1, 2009 Love and deepest symphany. Our prayers are with you.Susie Chadwick
Monticello, AR Tuesday, June 30, 2009 My heart is breaking for all of you. Mary Beth was one of the most special ladies I have ever known. My love goes to everyone. Most especially to you Haley.