Geraldine Melva Woods

Geraldine Melva Woods, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Monday, Jan. 1, 2018 at The Cedargate Care Center in Poplar Bluff.

Ms. Woods was born Nov. 24, 1945 to the late Jessie Ross and Bertha Allen Woods. She was of the Pentecostal faith and was a homemaker. Ms. Woods had previously worked in the receiving department for a factory. Ms. Woods enjoyed life and loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Survivors include two children Karen Richardt of Brooklyn, New York and Angie Richardt of Wappapello; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

A private family gathering will be held at a later date.