Felsie Woods R E M E M B E R I N G
Felsie Williams Woods was born July 27, 1940, to the late Mamie and Cornell Williams in Rossville, Tennessee. She was the oldest of seven children. A product of Memphis City Schools, she attended Booker T. Washington High School. Obtaining her diploma led to a number of educational accomplishments - to include coursework at CETA-North Center, where she received a clerical certification which led to a very rewarding and promising career. She completed work experience training with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and later went on to work as a Switchboard Operator for the State of Tennessee. She accepted Christ early in her life and united with the Oak Grove Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor J. E. Clark. She later attended the Lane Avenue Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor J. W. Williams until she reunited with Oak Grove. She served her church faithfully as a Church Mother and as an Usher. She absolutely LOVED being an usher! She loved to travel and spend time with her family and loved ones, and she could always be counted on to be the life of the party with her incredible sense of humor and zest for life! She was preceded in death by both of her parents, and two brothers: John D. Williams and Walter L. Williams.
If you have only one smile in you, give it to the people you love. - Dr. Maya Angelou
To cherish her sweet memory, she leaves a son, Jeffery L. Woods (Erinn); a daughter, Toni Hampton (Jeffery); four siblings: Beverly Frazier, Mamie Smith (Larry), Cornell Williams, Jr., and Enoch Williams; three grandchildren: Jalen Hampton, Layla Hampton, and Kandyce Woods; and a host of other relatives and dear friends whose lives were impacted by her love, laughter, and guidance.
Order of Service
Processional. . . . . . . . . . .The Family of Mother Felsie Woods Scripture Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reverend Marcus Rodgers Prayer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reverend Keith Rice Celebration in Song. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oak Grove Choir
Remembering Mother Felsie Woods Mother Board - Mother Amy Jones Usher Board - Brother Magellan Tate Friend - Sister Ellen Payne Friend - Sister Claudette Redic Family - Sister Carolyn Woods Celebration in Song. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oak Grove Choir ~ Silent Reading of the Obituary ~ Acknowledgments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sister Pat Taliaferro Solo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sister Juanita Bratcher The Eulogy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reverend James E. Kendrick Recessional . . . . . . . . . . .The Family of Mother Felsie Woods
The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others. - Albert Schweitzer
Acknowledgment
For all the kindness you have shown,we thank you very much. For sympathy in sorrowing days ...for friendship’s healing touch. With gratitude our hearts are full, though words cannot convey The tender thoughts and thankfulness we hold for you today. We shall always remember with deep gratitude the comforting expressions of sympathy and love that have been extended to us during the loss of our loved one. May God bless you! ~ The Family of Felsie Williams Woods ~
Active Pallbearers
Mr. Dimitri Woods Mr. DeSean Dockery
Mr. Joshua Thompson II Mr. Christopher Jordan
Mr. Sean Jordan Mr. Corry Williams
Honorary Pallbearers
Mothers and Ushers of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church
Interment
Charity Gardens Memorial Park 6570 TN-57 l Rossville, TN 38066
Services Entrust ed To
E. H. Ford Mortuary Services 3390 Elvis Presley Boulevard l Memphis, TN 38116
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