Orian Woods, 86, died October 22, 2022, with family by her side.

A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Coburn Funeral Homes in Prairie City, Iowa.

She was born April 20, 1936, in Jefferson City, Missouri to Edson and Mary Burch. She married Larry Gayle Woods on March 20, 1956 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Orian attended High School in Webster Groves, Missouri and attended college at Iowa State University, where she met and married Gayle. Both Gayle and Orian spent a few years in Bad Hersfeld, Germany when Gayle was in the Army, and then returned to farm in Mitchellville, Iowa.

She was an active member of P.E.O. in Iowa and Maryland, and belonged to the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Orian was the owner, editor, and reporter of the Prairie City News for 28 years. She enjoyed all phases of the newspaper production including, writing, editing, and maintaining and promoting readership. Orian was a member of the Iowa Newspaper Association throughout her career in Journalism.

Her signature column was "In the Middle of the Muddle" where she conveyed the joyful and challenging times in life with her signature humor.

She was actively involved in the Prairie City Community and served on many local committees over the years to include the Prairie City Business Association and extensive participation and involvement in the Jasper County Jail Committee. Her volunteer service also included the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, and a member of the Prairie City Ambulance service.

She was a wonderful and beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her hobbies and interests included family, gardening, sewing, and was an avid reader. She enjoyed china painting, counted cross-stitch, singing in the choir, and the Inner Peace Movement. She enjoyed traveling to see family and friends around the U.S. and abroad. Orian made all holidays, and especially Christmas special and memorable for everyone around.

Orian is survived by her brother, John Burch; 4 daughters and one son and their spouses, Elizabeth and Wayne Wrage, Sara Woods, Rachel and Joel Corwith, Esther Woods, and Dan and Terri Woods; 8 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Miriam Woods, and her husband, Larry Gayle Woods.

Donations may be sent to the ALS Association at The ALS Association, P.O. Box 37022, Boone IA 50037-0022 or at www.als.org.

Orian's Memorial Service: https://vimeo.com/767802592