Violet Kay V.K. Gurrola daughter of Earl Dean Wood and the late Zona Ratliff was born in Ellington, Missouri, on July 21, 1955. She departed this life at her residence in Ellington, Missouri, on February 27, 2013, at the age of 57.
V.K. enjoyed quilting, reading, collecting salt and pepper shakers, cooking, roosters, rolling pins and dolls. She liked making crafts, decorating and spending time with family and friends.
V.K. was preceded in death by her mother, her son, Adam Brice Wood and a sister, Alice Lorrain Ferguson.
V.K. is survived by her father, Earl Dean Wood and wife Doris of Odin, Illinois, three daughters, Elise Gurrola and husband Enrique of Warsaw, Missouri, Billy Jo Blood and husband Vearl of Raytown, Missouri, Christopher Lynn Ornales and husband Nick of Independence, Missouri, eight grandchildren, Enrique Gurrola Jr., Ezekiel Rene Gurrola, Liliana Rose Gurrola, Adam Charles Gurrola, Destiny Lynn Ornales, Lee Eugene Blood, Billy Joe Blood and Hope Lesley Strutton, four brothers, Earl Wood Jr. and Troy Wood both of Kansas City, Missouri, Chris Wood of Farmington, Missouri, Dow Wood of Topeka, Kansas, and one sister, Orene Mashburn of DeSoto, Missouri. V.K. will be deeply missed by her family and friends who will mourn her passing.
Memorial Services: Friday, March 1, 2013 at 6 PM at Ellington First Baptist Church
Minister: Jim Stewart
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri
In lieu of flowers: McSpadden Funeral Home, 610 S. Main St. Ellington, MO 63638 for funeral expenses.