Mary & Stan Woodson

Born in Carrollton, Mo to Margaret ( Stanley) Woodson and James Harrison Woodson, He went to middle earth at 12:46 pm July 24th, 2020.

Growing up in Kansas City area he had fond memories of the old stock yards and the Missouri river. Once taking a $1 from his father to fly with his best friend in an open 2 seat cockpit war plane where they both fit in the backseat together flying over Kansas City! He loved adventure.

At 17 years old, in 1945, Stan enlisted in the United State Air Force and served in both Korea and Japan. After serving, he met and married Mary Lucille McConnell in 1951 . Stan went on to graduate with a Chemical Engineering Degree from Kansas University, home of his beloved Jayhawks.

Survivors include son, Brian Woodson of KC, Mo; daughter, Heather Woodson Thompson of Wichita, KS; grandsons, Blake (Shaylee) Thompson and Garrett Thompson; and great-granddaughter, Tinley Lucille Thompson, all from Wichita.

Stan had a love for all things related to nature, an avid outdoorsman and fitness freak. One of his most treasured accomplishments was climbing the 3 Grand Tetons in Wyoming. He was a self made man that worked hard his entire life to provide for his family. During his last days, he was still offering solutions for us. You could count on him when you needed it most.

“May the wind under your wings bear you where the sun sails and the moon walks.” J.R. Tolken

Mary Lucille Woodson October 24th, 1931 – March 13th, 2024.

Born in Kansas City, KS to Rushia (Rader) McConnell and Kent McConnell, she was the fourth out of five children born to Rushia and Kent.

Survives are sister, Gerri McConnell of Overland Park, KS.; children, Brain J. Woodson of Kansas City Mo and Heather Woodson Thompson of Wichita, KS; grandsons, Blake (Shaylee) Thompson of Wichita, KS and Garrett (Taylor Edwards) Thompson of Baton Rouge, LA; and great-granddaughter, Tinley Lucille Thompson of Wichita.

Mary lived in Kansas City, KS and Kansas City, MO; Ponca City, OK; Fat City, LA; Pocatello, ID; Soda Springs, ID; Muscatine, IA and Wichita, KS. Settling in Wichita in 1981 until her death in 2024.

She loved to travel, and they did just that. Always taking advantage of the surrounding states & Canada, from Florida to California and everywhere in between. Family was where she felt the best, whether it was visiting her mother every week, or sister in California. She knew how important it was to stay connected with family, near & far.

Mary was successful in life, she was a fierce protector, she was a very private and quiet friend, and was always there when her children needed her most.

God’s most precious work of art is the warmth and love of a mother’s heart.

Memorial Service for Mary & Stan Woodson will be held 3:00 PM on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Resthaven Mortuary Chapel, 11800 West Highway 54, Wichita. Inurnment will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, Garden of Meditation, Lot 28D, Space 2.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made out to: Kansas Public Radio.