Dorothy Louise Woods, age 74, of Gattman, MS, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at North MS Medical Center-Gilmore in Amory, MS. The family has chosen cremation and no services will be held at this time.
Dorothy was born on July 22, 1949 in Hamburg, Iowa to the late Claude Kirk and the late Laverne Siddens Kirk. She graduated from Galesburg High School in Galesburg, IL and later graduated from Blue Mountain College in Blue Mountain, MS. Ms. Dorothy previously taught in many areas of her career, such as, schools in West Amory, Winfield, and Aberdeen as well as teaching GED classes and at a daycare. She enjoyed reading and loved spending time with her family. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Galesburg, IL.
Survived By:
Sons: Carl Murff (Bridgett), Hatley, MS
Clay Murff (Amanda), Winfield, AL
Steve Murff, Gattman, MS
Matt Woods (Janie), Nashville, TN
Daughters: Kim Murff, Gattman, MS
Stephanie Murff, Gattman, MS
Brother: Mike Kirk, Galesburg, IL
Grandchildren: Qwade Murff (Torri), Qwynn Guyton (Colton),
Allyson Murff, Landin Colburn, Will Murff, Andrew Murff, Tyler Murff,
Tyrus Murff, Beau Woods, and Maggie Woods
Great Grandchildren: Qorrie Murff, Laykleigh Murff, Wren Murff,
Jasper Guyton, Cohen Guyton, and Annistyn Basinger
Preceded In Death By:
Parents: Claude and Laverne Kirk
Husband: Lewis Woods
Son: Doug Woods
Brothers: Eddie Kirk and Joe Kirk
Sister: Billie Engle
Grandchildren: Caitlin Murff, Carley Murff, and Josiah Woods