Carla Jean Woodcock

On Saturday, December 14^th, 2022, Carla Jean Woodcock, 66, beloved mother and grandmother passed away quietly at home with her daughters by her side.  She was born December 8, 1956, in St Louis. 

Carla graduated high school in Kokomo, Indiana, then became a CMT a job she loved and held for 22 years, 18 of which were caring for veterans at the Missouri Veterans Home in St. James.  She also enjoyed going to casino’s, traveling, spending time with her friends and family, most especially her grandson Pierce who was her best friend.  Carla also owned and operated the bar “Just Killin’ Time’ in Bland for 10 years.  She loved to sing and dance and to just put a smile on everyone’s face. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, step-father Carl King and mother Lillie (Gollahon) King, grandmother Leatha Otis, sisters Melba Rohan King of Owensville, Billy King, grandson Dylan Nichols, niece Amanda Thompson, and nephew Logan Cantlon, great grandson Thomas Gliser.