She was born in Otley, Iowa on March 14, 1936 to the late Henry and Cornelia Vriezelaar.
Coralee married Bill Woody on August 17, 1956. They shared 61 years of marriage before his passing on December 18, 2017.
She was a member of Palmcroft Church, where she sang in the church choir for many years.
She was a wonderful homemaker. She made some quilts and belonged to a quilter’s group for years. She also loved to knit lace and doilies and won many prizes at the state fair for her beautiful handiwork.
Coralee is survived by daughter Claire (Bill) Gordon, two sisters Mary Schendel & Velma Rice, two grandchildren Meagan (Mike) Zuniga & Jamie (Kendra) Woody and a great granddaughter Lyla Woody.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son Russell in 2005 and three siblings Arthur Vriezelaar, John Vriezelaar & Madeline West. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at Palmcroft Church once restrictions due to COVID-19 are lifted. Private burial took place at Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale.
Memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607 or online at www.samaritanspurse.org
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