Mary was a member of the United Methodist Church. She graduated from Nevada High School in the Class of 1945. She worked as a CNA at Nevada State Hospital as a young woman, before quitting to spend more time with her family. Later she sold Avon and volunteered as a Pink Lady at Nevada City Hospital for 16 years. She enjoyed caring for her family, cooking--especially for the holidays, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Preceding her in death was her husband; parents; four brothers, Jim, Don, Carl, and John Wood; and one sister, Betty Prior. Mary is survived by two daughters, Tina Kirk and Rita Wolfe (Everett); four grandchildren, Missie Burrows, Michelle Evans, Anthony Wolfe (Dawn), Marlene Hogan (Jeremy); one great-granddaughter, Maleah Hogan; two sisters, Lavena Brown and Patricia Ferris (Nathan); and numerous nephews and nieces. She will be missed by her family and friends.
Graveside services will be at 10:30a.m. on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Newton Burial Park, with Pastor Kevin Moyers officiating. Friends may call until 9:30 a.m. on Monday, January 5, 2026 at Ferry Funeral Home.
