of Waldenburg, AR
April 2, 1949 - September 29, 2020
Cecelia Wood, 71, passed away September 29, 2020. She was born April 2, 1949, in Providence, Rhode Island, to John and Edith Florio. She was member of the St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Weiner. Cecelia served the town of Waldenburg as a member of the city council, and as co-owner of Woody's Bar-B-Q alongside her husband, William ''Woody'' Wood.
Cecelia is preceded in death by her parents, John and Edith (Flippin) Florio, and sister, Elizabeth Distasio.
She left behind her loving husband of forty-seven years, William ''Woody'' Wood, until his passing on October 9, 2020, and sister, Lorraine Dumerer.
Together, William and Cecelia leave behind their sons, Charlie (Renae) Wood and Ross (Sarah) Wood; daughter, Edie (Mark) Johnson; grandchildren Joshua Johnson, Taylor Johnson, Eric Johnson, Isabella Wood, Landon Wood, and Savannah Wood; great grandchildren, Callahan Johnson and Adelaide Johnson; and nephews, William Distasio and Christopher Distasio.
A graveside service for both William and Cecelia will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 17, 2020, at Waldenburg Cemetery. Burial will follow the services.
Friends and family of the couple will serve as pallbearers. Bobby Joe Smith will serve as honorary pallbearer.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in William and Cecelia's honor to the Weiner Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, 101 N Washington St, Weiner, AR 72479.
We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health, all attendees must provide and wear masks at the graveside service.
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11 Condolence(s)
Gary Bertassi
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Ah darn. Just hearing this sad news today. So sorry for the family. I went way back with them in my early and active barbecue association days. God bless their memory.
Glenda glenn
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Such a sweet person and I’m gonna miss you Cil, with love Glenda and Donald Glenn
Pat Thomas
Saturday, October 17, 2020
Cecelia was my best friend, neighbor & boss. Just knowing that she & Woody were next door made me feel safe. I will miss my Dear Friends.
Hap Zook
Monday, October 12, 2020
Wonderful people and always great to visit with , so real and enjoyable . Woody served up a GREAT pork sandwich from the crossroads .an honor to have known them . May God welcome them at the Gate
NBBQA
Monday, October 12, 2020
Cecelia and Woody were great members of NBBQA. We will miss their spirit. "They were certainly the true meaning of NBBQA spirit, family centered, how to treat others, and live a truly meaningful life!" NBBQA President, Patrick Murty
Tom Pratt
Monday, October 12, 2020
Loved them both. Spent lots of time chatting with Woody about aviation. We both had that common interest and I loved hearing about his cropdusting days. Woody always bragged about his seasoning and said it was amazing on popcorn. He was correct! I bought a bunch and Cecilia shipped it to me. I always made it a point to hang out with them at the NBBQA conferences. They were a wealth of knowledge and I never got tired of listening to them. Makes me so sad to have lost them!
Tom Pratt
Monday, October 12, 2020
Loved them both. Spent lots of time chatting with Woody about aviation. We both had that common interest and I loved hearing about his cropdusting days. Woody always bragged about his seasoning and said it was amazing on popcorn. He was correct! I bought a bunch and Cecilia shipped it to me. I always made it a point to hang out with them at the NBBQA conferences. They were a wealth of knowledge and I never got tired of listening to them. Makes me so sad to have lost them!
Barbecue News Magazine
Monday, October 12, 2020
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Woody and Cecilia. They were long time friends and supporters of the Barbecue News Magazine and the Phelps family. We will miss them dearly and will be in prayer for you all. Kell and Janet Phelps
Tom and Barb Christine
Monday, October 12, 2020
We will miss both of you It was a pleasure and honer to call you friends
Rickybobby Hewatt
Monday, October 12, 2020
God bless there soul's such great people! LOVE & Respect
Jerry & Teresa Dale
Saturday, October 10, 2020
Cecilia and Woody were such friendly people. We got to know them well when they started Woody’s BBQ selling some great BBQ and sauce in Waldenburg.
I knew their children, Charlie and Edie first in school. Charlie was in my class.
My condolences goes to the family.