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.
I only wanted to say that Ms. Wood was a well known educator at West Orange Stark and yes, even before the schools consolidated. "Hattie Mae" was tough but very well loved by students. She knew what she was doing thats for sure. I told two of my coworkers about her death and I simply had to say "Hattie Mae" and they knew exactly who I was talking about. That speaks a lot of her character as we fondly remember her from so many years ago. Rest in Peace Hattie Mae. I hope you knew what a difference you made in so many lives.
One stick; not two.
PRESS the brake.
Two phrases I remember most clearly from driver's ed at Lutcher-Stark in the mid-seventies.
My kids will attest to the fact that "PRESS the brake" stuck. I used it when I taught them to drive.
May Miss Wood rest in peace and the family be re-assured that she taught well.
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
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
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
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!
