Lurodine "Deene/Deenie" Woods Olson

Lurodine "Deene/Deenie" Woods Olson, 94, passed away early morning on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Brookridge Retirement Community.

Deene or Deenie, as she was known to friends and family, was born in Memphis, TN, on January 17, 1932, to the late Hurlet C. Woods and Elsie Quinn Woods.

After high school graduation, she moved to Washington, D.C., where she would begin her career with the FBI. She met her husband, C.D., fondly known as "CD or Dos" on a blind date. They started their life together in the D.C. area, eventually moving to Kansas, Virginia, and lastly, North Carolina.

Deenie's passions included health food, nature, reading books and astrology. During her teaching years, she taught astrology classes in her home, at Forsyth Technical Community College and Unity Church of Winston-Salem, NC. Her students appreciated her tact and focus, and her children will never forget her cornmeal tamales, Swedish meatballs, or her rich chuckle at a good joke. Her grandson, Ian, recalls that when he was a young child visiting his Nana, he’d ask to take a “present” home (usually a rock or crystal). Without hesitation, she’d always oblige, always making sure he’d take “a piece of her” home.

In addition to her parents, Deenie was preceded in death by her husband, Doswell Olson; daughter, Virginia "Ginger" Olson; sister, Bonnie Johnson; and friends, Annette and Mitchell Bost.

She is survived by daughter, Karen House of Durham, NC; son, Carl Olson of Los Angeles, CA; grandson, Ian Olson House of Brooklyn, NY; nieces, Julie, Nancy, Sue, Linda and Sandy; and her beloved friends, Lynda, Bobbi, Adrienne and Elizabeth.

In lieu of a formal service, her immediate family shared photos and memories.

The family wishes to thank the nurses, support and admin staff at Brookridge Retirement Community as well as Trellis Supportive Care for their steady and insightful care.

May she rest in peace.