A Celebration of Life
Mildred Louise
Jones
Woodard
September 22, 1936 - June 25, 2017
“Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life.” John 5:24
Her Story
Mildred Louise Woodard Jones On Sunday, June 25, 2017, Mildred L. Jones was called to her eternal rest. She was born September 22, 1936 to the late Edward and Clara P. Woodard
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was loved and cherished by so many. She had a passion for cooking and often served during the monthly feed the homeless program at the church. Mildred was famous for her gumbo, banana pudding, and sweet potato pie. For over 50 years, she had been a member of Guiding Light Missionary Baptist Church and served on the Usher Board. And, for 40 years, Mildred worked as a Dental Assistant, as both a State and Federal employee and retired from the VA Hospital in 2006.
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is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Clara Woodard; her husband, Edgar Wade Jones; her daughter, Jerease Arelia Jones; siblings, Moses and Reverend Phillip Williams, Louis and Dennis Woodard and her sisters, Abby H. James, Celestine Small, Susie Felder, Bernice Wilson, Rosemary Collins and Esther M. Woodard. She leaves to cherish her memories, a daughter, Jennifer Marie Jones; daughter-in-law, Katherine Jones; two sons, the Reverend Rickey Nelson Jones and Reginald Henry Jones; three grandchildren, Dennis Mitchell Jones, Aikeen Jones and Jordan Jones; her brother, Brent Woodard; Nieces, Anita Williams, Barbara Chapman, Marietta Johnson, Brenda Wilson, Sharon Oliver, Linda Woodard, and Nephews, Eddie Wilson, Jr., Ronald Wilson, and Melvin McPherson; Her “special play son,” Juan Thibodeaux, and her great nieces and nephews, Cheryl Woods, Sue Woods, Dennis Woods, Envil and Gwen Carter and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and neighbors.
Mildred Louise Woodard Jones will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
M i l d r e d L o u i s e Wo o d a r d Jo n e s September 22, 1936
– June 25, 2017
Guiding Light Missionary Baptist Church 2012 Washington Avenue * New Orleans, LA 70113 Pastor Gilbert R. Washington, Jr., Officiating Thursday, June 29, 2017 * 10:00 A.M.
Order of Service Processional ...…………………………………………………………………………. Pastor & Family Opening Song ..………………………… “Oh Happy Day” ………..………………. Music Ministry Scripture Readings: Psalms 23:1-6 ………………………………….….…………….. Matthew 11:28 …………………………………..………………
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Opening Prayer ……………………..……………..………..……………..................... Katherine Jones Selection ………………………………………………………………………………… Music Ministry Tribute: A Mother’s Love …………………………………………………………… Jennifer M. Jones Memories of Mom ………………………………………………………………….. Reginald H. Jones Selection ………………………………………………………………………………… Music Ministry Reading of Obituary ……………………… “Her Story” ………………...……... DarrelAnn Stewart Condolences from the Church ………………………………………………………... Anita Williams Reflections of A Son ……..…………………………………………….. Rev. Dr. Rickey Nelson Jones Pastor, Living Exactly Like Jesus Baptist Church, Columbia, MD Solo/Selection …………………………………………………………………………….. Keithen Jones
“The Bread of Life” ………………………….. Eulogy ………….. Pastor Gilbert R. Washington, Jr. Parting View …………………………… “Going Up Yonder” ..….………………….. Music Ministry Benediction Dismissal
M i l d r e d L o u i s e Wo o d a r d Jo n e s September 22, 1936
– June 25, 2017
Precious Memories
M i l d r e d L o u i s e Wo o d a r d Jo n e s September 22, 1936
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Precious Memories
M i l d r e d L o u i s e Wo o d a r d Jo n e s September 22, 1936
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Just Millie…
M i l d r e d L o u i s e Wo o d a r d Jo n e s September 22, 1936
– June 25, 2017
A MOTHER’S LOVE A TRIBUTE TO MILDRED LOUISE JONES At birth Children cannot choose their parents, but thankfully, God chose for us He knew the best kind of Mom had strength, heart, character, and faith was a must. We knew a Mother’s love like no other, unending, unconditional and forever giving, Our Mom opened the doors of faith, introduced us to Christ, and said now start living For without faith in Him, she knew we would not be free to fulfill our God given destiny. You see a Mother’s love not only desires your best and brightest days in childhood,
But prepares you for your greatest achievements and optimal blessings in adulthood. For the bible tells us to train a child in the ways of the Lord so they will not go astray. A Mother’s love knows you will need faith, strength, and courage for that rainy day. We are not promised but three score and ten, and through our actions maybe not them… However, her love for Christ, her Children and her Church, gave her even more of them. We were fortunate to have our Mother’s love for eighty years plus…
And during that time, she saw her efforts come to fruition in the best of us. A Corporate Auditor, A Surgical Coordinator, A Pastor and Lawyer, and A Fireman… Four children, three grandchildren, and the love and respect of all of them. It’s hard to believe that her time here on earth has come to an end… But the memories of that Mother’s love will live on in our hearts and never end. We may be sad for a moment, feel the loss for a while, and endure our own brand of sorrow… But remember, “dream as though you will live forever and live as if you will die tomorrow.” A Mother’s love is second only to that of our Lord’s through Christ and our Mother just took a trip to see Him and thank Him for making everything alright.
M i l d r e d L o u i s e Wo o d a r d Jo n e s September 22,1936
– June 25, 2017
Active Pallbearers Eddie Wilson, Jr. Juan Thibodeaux Lester Jones
Jerome Wilson Randolph Chapman Dennis Woods
Honorary Pallbearers Brent Woodard Melvin McPherson Anthony Williams
Ronnie Wilson Ronnie Thibodeaux Envil Carter
Acknowledgements We, the family of Mildred L. Jones wish to express our appreciation and gratitude to our relatives, neighbors, and friends who have so graciously given us condolences, encouragement, cards, flowers, visits, prayers, and every act of kindness shown during the passing of our loved one. Your kindness and love will always be remembered.
Special Thanks Special Thanks to family friend, Lisa R. Wylie; caregivers & nurses, Cynthia Hayes and Cozetta Dunham, and devoted niece, Anita Williams for the kindness shown to our Mother during her illness. Also to D. W. Rhodes Funeral Home, and Funeral Director, Richard Romain.
Arrangements Repast Guiding Light Missionary Baptist Church 2012 Washington Avenue New Orleans, LA 70113
Duplain W. Rhodes Funeral Home 3933 Washington Avenue New Orleans, LA 70125
Interment Lake Lawn Park Cemetery & Mausoleum 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70124
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