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Benita Barlow-Woods Obituary
She leaves to cherish her memory four beautiful children: her son, David Marker III (20), United States National Guard, of Montgomery, Ala., and his girl, Alyssa; her daughter, Victoria Grace Woods (17) of Monroe, Va.; daughter, Amber Leigh Woods (14) of Columbia, S.C.; and son, Nickolas Spiro Woods (8), also of Columbia, S.C.; her mother, Anne E. Fetters, USAF Retired, of Hampton, Va.; sister, Danya (Dee) Rosales of Hampton, Va.; sister, Eva Brown, U.S. Navy, of Newport News, Va.; sister, Crystal E. Gearhart and her fiancE, Ricky Gallaway, of Hampton, Va.; sister, Kimberly A. Forrester and her husband, Brad, of Tulsa, Okla. She will be greatly missed by all of her nieces and nephews as well, Kane A. Hamilton and Sebastian L. Hurley of Hampton, Va., Jai D. Brown II of Newport News, Va., Zoie Marie and Lil' William Gallaway of Hampton, Va., and Veronica, Savannah and Dakota Forrester of Tulsa, Okla.; and a dear friend, Chad of Montgomery, Ala.
The family would like to thank our extended family in Kentucky. We would also like to thank the angels among us for all of their help and support, Danielle Dewald, Jai Brown, Rick and Kristen Gallaway, and a special thank you to Bridgette Hand and Colleen Martin, without their help we would have been lost.
A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home, 210 Harpersville Road, Newport News, Va. Her final resting will be in Hampton Memorial Gardens at Butler Farm Road, Hampton, Va. Family and friends are asked to visit www.BenitaDonnella.com to share special stories or comforting thoughts with Benita's family. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Benita Barlow-Woods
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Big Sis
August 18, 2025
Missing you always sis.
Eva
September 3, 2023
Missing you will never be easy.
Eva Brown
December 9, 2019
I still miss you everyday. And I hope I made you proud. I try everyday to do what you weren't able to do....help those who need it the most. And I do it in your memory, always thinking, "how would she have done it?" I hope to talk with you about it. I know that grief is for the living, and that you are so far away from that now. I know your spirit has moved on to the wonderful things going on in the after life. Don't forget about us...you rising star. I hope you made it to your spot!!!
Eva Brown
February 8, 2019
Some days are harder than others without you in them. My heart aches not knowing if I'll ever see you again. It's been a long, hard 10 1/2 years without you. I still need to call you sometimes. I still don't believe you're gone.
Big Sis
April 26, 2015
Missing you.. I'll see you soon. So wish you were here... Sis your grand daughter is so beautiful .. So wish you were here .. To meet her here .... Seeing you with her.... So much heartache without you here... Miss you so I love you❤
jon
February 17, 2014
God bless you Ben. Ill never forget our bethel manor days.
BELEN RAKER
February 12, 2013
I CANNOT BELIEVE IT ALREADY HAS BEEN 5 YEARS... YOU ARE SOMISSED BY EVERYONE YOU HAVE TOUCHED. YOU WOULD BE HAPPY TO KNOW YOUR CHILDREN HAVE GROWN UP TO BE VERY GOOD ADULTS AND TEENS... MAY GOD BLESS YOU MY FRIEND....
Your Big Sis
February 12, 2013
As we come up on 5 years of your passing... I just want you to know that you are never very far from my thoughts..... God how I miss your crooked smile Ben. ~ xoxo
Kim
June 28, 2009
Hey I know that I am late but, HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I love you and miss you,
Kim
December 26, 2008
Merry Christmas Benita, I love you and wish you were here!
Eva
November 14, 2008
I dont know what I'll do christmas morning, without you in the world. I feel so helpless, not being able to take the pain away from your mom and your babies.
Hey chicky.. funny how we shared everything from the begining. Some days I miss you more than others. I love you, until next time, Big Sis
September 27, 2008
Victoria Woods
September 6, 2008
Mom I'm going to miss you very much, but I know you are in a better place... I loved all of the time that you and I had together... I just wish it lasted longer... I know you are watching each and every one of your loved ones though, and that's what keeps me going... Rest in peace mommy I love you so much <3 Victoria
Eva Brown
August 31, 2008
To my Best Friend: Dear Benita, you were such a great pal to me growing up. You taught me so much. I'll always be grateful for the time I had with you. Thank you for making a difference in my life. I'll miss you so sadly for the rest of it. Please rest in peace. You deserve peace. I love you buddy. Eve
Brad Forester
August 28, 2008
we miss ya ben you had a contagous smile all of us will miss we love ya
the forester family
Brad sis kim veronica savannah and dakota
Brad, Kim, Veronica, Savannah, and Dakota Forester
August 28, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Bis sis D
August 28, 2008
I sure miss my little sister... always in my heart; until we meet again baby girl.
Big Sis, D
Donald, Debra, & James Ward
August 25, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tracy Sommerio
August 24, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of grief. My sister, Michelle, was a friend of Benita's during high school. We are very saddened to hear of her passing. May God bless you all and may your memories of Ben bring you comfort.
Tracy (Borcherding) Sommerio
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