WOODEN, Elizabeth Agnes (Talley) 1927-2020

WOODEN, HOLT, TALLEY

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 4/23/2020 at 11:15:16

Biography

Elizabeth Agnes "Beth" Wooden, 92, of Hudson, Iowa, died peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2020, at home surrounded by her loved ones.

Elizabeth “Beth” Wooden was born September 16, 1927, in Highlands, North Carolina, the daughter of Albert W. and Hettie Wilson Talley. Beth grew up in Highlands until she went to school at Tamassee D.A.R. Boarding School in Tamassee, South Carolina to pursue nursing; graduating in 1947. She then moved to Tampa, Florida working in the nursing field until she met the love of her life Donald.

Elizabeth married Donald Wooden on June 3, 1956, and together they raised four boys.

Beth worked hard her entire life while raising four boys. She worked as a custodian at the Hudson Schools for 18 years, retiring in 1991. Well into her 80’s, she continued to work for herself cleaning businesses and homes in the Hudson community. Her passions and love in life, was that for every year since Donald died she and her children went to Donald’s hometown in Northern Minnesota where the boys enjoyed fishing, and she enjoyed reading books and cooking. Back at home she entertained her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and often prepared meals for her family.

She is survived by her four sons: Duane and his wife Terry of Hudson, Douglas of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Dennis and his wife Pamela of Leesburg‚ Florida; Dale and his wife JoAnne of Hudson; 6 grandchildren: Joshua and his wife Mikel of Des Moines, Iowa, Tonya and her husband Scott of Traer, Iowa, Stephanie and her husband Jared of Washburn, Iowa, Anthony and his wife Alicia of Leesburg, Bradley of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Scott and his wife Marnel of Denville, New Jersey; 11 great-grandchildren: Mellissa, Mary, Eli, Ava, Emilia, Scott Jr., Abel, Dallas, Michael Paul, Samuel David, and Clorené; and a special niece, Marilyn and her husband Michael Zugmaier of Evansdale, Iowa.

Beth was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sisters, Elise Holt and Marie Reese; and a brother, Richard Talley.

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Services:
Private family services will take place at Garden of Memories Cemetery. A recording of service will be posted on funeral home website.

Cemetery:
Garden of Memories Cemetery

Memorials:
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to UnityPoint Hospice. Cards sent to the funeral home will be forwarded to the family.

SOURCE: Locke Funeral Service