Della Woods

--- Page 1 --- St lamegoing Sunrise August 3, 1934 Sunset April 19, 2017 MS. Della Woods Saturday, April 29, 2017 • 2:00 P.M. Greater Heights Ministers Church of God in Christ 3310 Jefferson Avenue • Texarkana, AR 71854 Elder Elvis Scott, Officiating Blder Donald Vaughn, Eulogist --- Page 2 --- Obituary Ms. Della (Hill) Woods was born on August 3, 1934, in Texarkana, Arkansas, to the late William Hill and Manearva (Gibson) Hill. God saw the road was getting rough, and the road of life had become too hard to travel. He gently closed the eyes of our beloved sister, Della Woods and said "Peace be Thine. " Della confessed her love for Christ at an early age and joined Macedonia Baptist Church. She later united with Crater He heat Ministries under Pastor Donald Vaughn. She attended church regularly until her health failed. She attended Booker T. Washington High School in Texarkana, Arkansas. Ms. Woods was employed with the Polar Bear in Texarkana, Arkansas, for a number of years. Later she begin working at Lone Star Ammunition Plant in Texarkana, Texas. Della retired from the Packing and Shipping Dept, at Red River Army Depot in Hooks, Texas in 1997. After retirement, she enjoyed cooking, shopping, gardening, fishing, and caring for her family. Della was proceeded in death by her parents, her husband Charlie Woods, Jr.; one son, Jerry Woods, Sr.: four brothers, Odis, Ezekiel, Sylvester, and William Hill; two sisters, Elnora Gaines and Elizabeth Houston; three grandsons, Carlos, Nigel, and Meco Woods. Della leaves her legacy to be carried on by her loving family: Sons: Charles and Direk Woods both of Texarkana, Arkansas Daughters: Betty (Leonard) Whitfield and Sandra Woods of Texarkana, Arkansas Siblings: Lenora Washington of Compton, California and Mable Atkins of Texarkana, Arkansas Eighteen grandchildren, thirty eight great grandchildren, and twenty great great grandchildren A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. --- Page 3 --- Order of Service Processional Nellie Atkins Solo Scripture Reading: Old Testament New Testament Prayer Resolutions/Acknowledgements Words of Comfort Solo Obituary Eulogy Recessional Elder Kenneth Atkins Elder Anthony Atkins Rev. Paul Hill Sister Daisey Hailey Rev. Willie Harris Rolanda and Towanda Wyatt Read Silently Elder Donald Vaughn I'm Still Here I may be gone but please don't cry Death is not the last goodbye Death releases me of my pain There will come a day we will meet again Don't be blue and don't be sad Think back to the fun we had I am always here I hear you speak In time of trouble it's me you seek You don't see me but I see you I will do my best to see you through Speak to me and I will hear you Never far I am always near Be brave my love don't cry See you again it's not goodbye By John F. Corner --- Page 4 --- Pallbearers Roger Atkins Terrence Roberts Floyd Hill Johnny Morine, Ir. Hubert Morine Deangelo Atkins Anthony Atkins Daniel Gray Honorary Pallbearers Rod Harris Lamarcus Whitfield Andrae' Woods Justin Whitfield Jason Woods Marlon Towery Drew Towery Jerry Woods, Ir. Darius Francisco Shelby Woods David Moreland Flower Bearers Barbara Atkins Rosie Tyous Leslie Morine Darla Parks Wanda Willis Kajuana Atkins Kim Randle Renae Atkins Interment Harrison Chapel Cemetery • Texarkana, Arkansas Repast Macedonia Baptist Church • Texarkana, Arkansas Acknowledgement The family of Ms. Della Woods gratefully acknowledges the many kind expressions of sympathy shown during this time of bereavement. Your thoughtfulness and prayers will be cherished. The Family of Ms. Della Woods Final Arrangements Entrusted to: Jones-Stuart Mortuary, Inc. 115 East 9t Street Texarkana, Arkansas 71854 (870) 774-4133 Jonathan Stuart, Ir. - Owner Donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Alliance Tri-State P. O. Box 7812, Texarkana, TX 75505. (www.alztristate.org) Program custom designed and printed by: HU Prining. (903) 244-9915 -Joyce: (9037 214-5929 - Hannah