Susan Wooden

1956-2021

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Susan J. Wooden, 65, Owensville, formerly of Bluford, Ill., passed away Monday, Oct.4, 2021, in Kinmundy, Ill.
She was born March 20, 1956, the daughter of Lawrence “L.C.” and Nona (Simmons) Eller in Centralia, Ill.
She was united in marriage to Rocky Wooden Sept. 10, 1988, at Donoho Prairie Christian Church.
Susan graduated from Webber Township High School, and earned her Associates Degree in Nursing from Kaskaskia College. She was a registered nurse, and worked in multiple locations in Illinois and Missouri throughout her career. She was a member of Owensville Christian Church, Owensville, and enjoyed crocheting and sewing.
She was preceded in death by father Lawrence; brothers Jim and Johnny Eller; and sister-in-law Joane Eller.
She is survived by mother Nona Eller of Bluford, Ill.; husband Rocky Wooden of Owensville; son Ryan Wooden and girlfriend Jessie Wildrick of Simms, Ind.; brother Dale Eller of Bluford,Ill.; and sister Joyce Olmsted and husband Lloyd of Salem.
Visitation was held Monday, Oct. 11, from 5–7 p.m., at the Osborn Funeral Home in Dix, Ill. Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Wooden were held Tuesday, Oct. 12, at 11 a.m., at Elder Cemetery in Kinmundy, Ill., with Nick Gersert officiating.
Memorial gifts may be made to Rocky Wooden, and will be accepted at the service, or by mail to the Osborn Funeral Home, P.O. Box 130, Dix, Ill. 62830. Online condolences may be made at www.osbornfuneral.com, or on the Osborn Funeral Home Facebook page.
Arrangements entrusted to Osborn Funeral Home, Dix, Ill.