Woodrow Joseph Worthen

Woodrow Joseph "Woody" Worthen, age 84, passed away peacefully at his home in Overland Park, KS, on December 10, 2021. He was born on November 19, 1937 in Bush, IL to Robert Lee and Mary Evelyn (Gale) Worthen, where he was the second oldest of 13 children. Woody grew up in southern Illinois, mostly in the Metropolis area. He lived in Paducah, KY for over 47 years before relocating to Overland Park in 2016. Woody was a retired auto mechanic and was well-respected in the community for his honest nature and wonderful sense of humor. He was quick to lend a hand and was active in his daughters' school activities, in addition to being an unofficial girl scout leader with his wife. He was also very proud to coach his daughter's winning softball team sponsored by Purchase Auto Parts. Woody cherished the time he was able to spend with family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a member of Hillcrest Christian Church in Overland Park and greatly enjoyed getting together for the men's fellowship lunches.

Woody is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Aleta Faye (Davidson) Worthen; three daughters, Melony Kaye (Ivan) Bailey of Luling, LA; Andrea Reni (Frank) Falcon of Los Fresnos, TX and Davia Christine (the late Thomas) Yankee of Overland Park; 6 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 7 brothers; 5 sisters; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

The family requests that contributions in Woody's memory be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105 or to Appl Orchard Hospice, 7730 Hedge Lane Terr., Shawnee, KS 66227.




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