Mary Jo Nordquist Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Mary Jo Nordquist of Moncks Corner, South Carolina, born in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Mary Jo left this world on April 12, 2025 at the age of 82, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Mary Jo may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joe C. Wood and Bernice Wood (House). She is survived by: her husband Frederic J. Nordquist of Moncks Corner, SC; her children, Sonya Altenbach (Hans) of Charleston, SC, Philip Nordquist (Kathy) of Joliet, IL and Eric Nordquist (Amy) of West Harford, CT; and her siblings, Judy Adams of San Bernardino, CA, Susan McFarland of Claremore, OK and Paul Wood (Julie) of Tulsa, OK. She is also survived by nine grandchildren.
The family has requested in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The Gideons International (https://gideons.org) (The GIDEONS Processing Center, PO BOX 97251, Washington DC 20090-7251) or InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.
