Lavonie “Vonnie” Hoozer Woods, 84, of Kingsland, died on Dec. 23, 2025.
She was born on Dec. 15, 1941, in Beaumont to Earl and Hazel Smith Hoozer.
Vonnie was raised in Vidor, and she graduated from Vidor High School in 1960.
Shortly afterward, she served her country in the United States Army. Her military service ended after the birth of her first child in 1963, when she returned home and began a new chapter centered on family and work.
Throughout her life, Vonnie took on many roles. She worked as a keypunch operator, a substitute teacher and later became a bookstore owner in Marble Falls. Whatever the job, she brought determination, independence and a willingness to lend a hand wherever it was needed.
Faith was an important part of Vonnie’s life. She was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for most of her life and found comfort, strength and community through her faith.
Vonnie is survived by her son, Charles Woods Jr. and wife, Jan, of Marble Falls; her daughter, Cindy Woods of Kingsland; granddaughters Olivia Rich and husband, Cam, of Marble Falls, and Annie Zimmerer and husband Josh, of Denton; her brother, William Hoosier and wife, Linda, of Vidor; and her sister, Lanelle Jordan and husband, James, of Lampasas.
She was preceded in death by her brothers Earl Jr., Robert, David, John and Michael Hoozer; and her sisters Laura Stanley and Shirley Cooley.
Vonnie will be remembered for her strength, faith and deep love for her family. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, camping, bowling, wiener dogs and traveling. She was also a longtime fan of the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Astros.
Some of her happiest moments were spent at family game nights and holidays, surrounded by family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas on Jan. 17, 2026, at 11 a.m. Interment will take place at Rock Church Cemetery in Rumley.
