Gladys Arlene Woods Obituary
The passing of Gladys Arlene Woods (Waxhaw, North Carolina), born in Jamestown, New York leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on July 29, 2025 at the age of 92. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Percy Phillips and Ida Stanton Phillips; her brother Percy; and her husband Bud. She is survived by: her children, Marlene Staples (Mark), Julie Staples (Tim) and Craig Woods (Brenda). She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren.
Health problems and the pandemic changed that, but Gladys continued at home with a prayer ministry.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be given to Wycliff Bible Translators "Help Advance Bible Translation Around the World" https://www.wycliffe.org. project, or to Hermon Baptist Church, Waxhaw, NC "Lottie Moon Christmas Offering" https://www.hermonbaptist.org.
