Cora was born on December 14, 1935 in Montgomery County, MO the daughter of John “Jack” and Mattie (Atterberry) Drullinger who preceded her in death. She worked as a LPN at Fulton State Hospital until her retirement in 1979. After retirement, she moved to Florida where she met and married Billy Wood who preceded her in death. She also worked at Arcadia State Hospital in Arcadia, FL as an LPN. Cora enjoyed listening to blue grass music, embroidering and spending time with her family.
Survivors include: one daughter, Sherry Bernicky (Robert) of Williamsburg, MO; one brother, John Drullinger of Texas; three sisters, Shirley Elliott of Texas, Mattie Laswell of Fulton, MO and Esther Quilan of Perry, MO; one granddaughter, Zadie Young and three great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Cynthia Young and one sister, Mary Hoist.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2022 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am at Debo Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 am at the funeral home with Pastor Bruce Williamson officiating. Burial will be in Benskin-Atterberry Cemetery near Rhineland, MO.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, c/o Debo Funeral Home, 833 Court St, Fulton, MO 65251.
