Ina Jewel Woods

Born July 6, 1934, in La Follette, Tennessee to Henry and Lillie May (Ferguson) Foust, she married Alvin J. Woods on February 2, 1949, in Tennessee. He died December 28, 2024. Ina was also preceded in death by her parents, eight siblings and her beloved dogs, Mandy and Eli.

Surviving are her two sons, Johnny (Elizabeth Susan) Woods and Alan (Susan) Woods, both of South Pekin; five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and two sisters, Ann Young and Lonnie Foust.

Ina had worked at Rexall Drug and as a waitress for many years. Family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of her life.

She was of the Christian faith and attended Community Fellowship Church in South Pekin.

There will be no services at this time. A private burial will be held at Woodrow Cemetery in rural Pekin.

Memorial contributions can be made to Tazewell Animal Protective Society, 100 Taps Lane, Pekin, Illinois 61554.

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