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Naomi Woods Obituary

NAOMI WOODS "DUCKY" MERRILLVILLE, IN FOMRLERY OF EAST CHICAGO Naomi Woods "Ducky", age 64 of Merrillville, formerly of East Chicago, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at Lake County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in East Chicago. Survived by three sisters: Verna Grace Knox of Markham, IL, Miriam (Rodger) Gates of East Chicago and Evangeline West of Hammond; one brother, Roscoe Woods of Hammond; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by parents: Rev. Noble and Emma Lue Woods; two sisters: Alice Woods and Opoetry Comer; and two brothers: Joe Louis Woods and Noble Woods Jr. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Hinton & Williams Funeral Home, 4859 Alexander Avenue, East Chicago with Rev. Dr. James H. Hunter Sr. officiating. Interment, Fern Oaks Cemetery in Griffith. Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at Hinton & Williams Funeral Home from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. prior to the funeral service. Ms. Woods was retired from NIPSCO.
Published by The Times on Dec. 3, 2012.

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Ms. Ivy L. Tucker & Family

December 7, 2012

May God embrace, protect, and comfort your family during this difficult time. Love in Christ.

Tony, Shorty & Jean Crisp

December 6, 2012

To Miriam: Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

December 5, 2012

God bless and keep the family. I am a retiree that work with Naomi many years ago. May God keep you whose mind is stay on Him.

BARBARA DUNHAM-WASHINGTON

December 4, 2012

EVANGELINE MY HEART WAS SADDEN WITH THE NEWS OF YOUR SISTER "DUCKY". MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AS WELL AS THE REST OF THE FAMILY. MAY GOD KEEP AND COMFORT EACH OF YOU DURING THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME.
YOUR SCHOOL MATE,

Arnetta Estelle

December 4, 2012

I will treasure the memories we had. You are & will be missed. May you rest in the arms of our Lord........ and I know you are
singing in the heavenly choir!

December 4, 2012

NAOMI, MAY YOU FIND PEACE AND REST IN THE ARMS OF THE LORD. ROSEMARY DORRIS
FORMER NIPSCO CO-WORKER

Morris Blackmon

December 4, 2012

To: my classmate of the " Class of 1966 " may God smile on you!

- Morris Blackmon, Alpharetta, GA

Dr. June Fleming-Johnson

December 3, 2012

Our condolences to the Woods Family. May God comfort and keep you during this time of bereavement.

Dorothy Crisp

December 3, 2012

Heaven's delights will far outweigh earth's difficulties.
Rest In Peace..

Barbara (Bobbie) Wilburn-Johnson

December 3, 2012

I am deeply shocked to hear of the passing of Ducky. I will always remember the days of our youth growing up in Calumet. May God continue to strengthen all of you during the coming days.

Elois Garner

December 3, 2012

Dearest Na, as we your co-workers called you at 840. I am just shocked at hearing of your transition into Glory. I know that you are with our LORD and Savior now so no more pain. I will never forget you and thanks for allowing me into your circle. As Faye said: Happy Heavenly Days! Your NIPSCO family member,God is Love,

HAZEL LYLES

December 3, 2012

MS. WOODS.....I WILL TRULY MISS YOU. UNTIL I SEE YOU AGAIN....

December 3, 2012

I hope with all of my being and that God will Rest and Bless You Doll!

Johnny Will.

Faye Paulding

December 3, 2012

Naomi was a natural beauty. She gave me a lesson on avoiding consuming pork, I'll never forget, I also admired how she stood up, & alone, for what she believed in. Happy heavenly days Naomi! We'll miss you from our Nipsco family.
E. Faye Paulding

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