Death date: Jan 3, 2016
Hattie Mae Wood, “Woody” 92, was called home Sunday, January 3, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, Rupert Oliver and Dora Anna Wood; sisters, Dorothy Liere, Beatrice Theriot and Virgle Hawk. She is survived by her niec Read Obituary
She was always nice to me when I was around her when I was growing up. She was my great aunt. She was also a great aunt to Laura Hawk Lindsay Hawk and Jonathan Hawk. You will be missed aunt Hattie Mae.
I loved Ms. Wood and her quiet, competent way of teaching. She taught me to drive, play golf, and run fast. She leaves a place in my memory reserved for her, and her loss is a sad one for me.
She was a joy to me and my family- one of my most favorite people at Stark- a true educator and so admired by other coaches at Stark- rest in peace and my deepest sympathizes for your loss
Hattie Mae Wood was my volleyball coach from Lutcher Stark High School. She was tough, but fair. She was a guest at our house for dinner several times through high school. We corresponded by cards even after high school, but I lost touch with her when I moved from Oregon to Wyoming.
I appreciated people like her in my life who cared enough to push us to be our best. I currently teach in Wyoming and I know the direction I took in life had to do, in part, with Ms. Wood.
I will remember the date Ms. Wood died as I lost my husband exactly a year prior. My prayers are with you and yours.
What a lady! It does not surprise me that she made it to 92. I was one of her many volleyball students at Lutcher Stark High in Orange (1970-74). She did not tolerate mediocrity from her students. When I first fell under her tutelage, I did not realize how much I needed to push myself to achieve MORE than the status quo. I was one of the people mumbling how she expected too much from us. But, by golly, when she made me angry enough, I "defied" her and showed both of us that I could do the "impossible". At first I thought that it was a fluke achievement. Then I realized that it was actually a "stepping-up" of my game - the impossible made possible by belief and hard work. I have a feeling that she helped many of us come to know that potential in ourselves. I will forever be grateful for those lessons from Hattie Mae, Ms Wood. May she rest in peace. My condolences to those of her family who will miss that incentive to be all that we can be.
So sorry for the loss of Hattie Mae. I know she will be missed but we can take comfort knowing she is with our Lord in Heaven. Thank you for sharing Hattie Mae with Jennifer Law over the years. I know that she loved Hattie Mae very much and we were so excited that she got to be a part of Jen and Nathans wedding.
Love you all very much!
Randy and Charlotte Law
Hattie Mae was certainly a very special person! I know she was dearly loved by her family. My thoughts and prayers are with you! Debbie & David, your house will seem very empty without her; but may your hearts always be filled with the memories! God be with you!
She was a dynamic teacher. She will be missed by many. Her name comes up in conversations at reunions! Everyone has a "Hattie Mae"
Story to tell! Nita Baldwin. Class of 1967
Miss Wood was a good teacher and enjoyed her work. Although I was not good in PE, she had a few chuckles at my attempts. Dancing was the only time I excelled in PE!
I think Nancy Nobles and I may have been her least athletic students.
Miss Wood always attended our class of 1962 reunions. She truly enjoyed visiting and supporting our group and Lutcher Stark High School!
I will always think of her in her Corvette. I know she is there today.
I intend to have have some chocolate cake and Blue Bell ice cream in her honor!
Sally Ragland
Hattie Mae Wood was a woman of strong principle and great energy. I will always remember her as a teacher who gave her best and expected the same of her students. She dedicated herself to developing both mind and body, and I, as well as many of my classmates, cannot take the wheel to this day without recalling her words of unwavering wisdom to beginning drivers. She will always be my Number 1 Backseat Driver.
Dianne Doster Pasquali, Lutcher Stark Senior High School, Orange, TX, Class of 1964
