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Doris Woodard Obituary

doris woodard, 77, of Memphis, TN, retired Assistant Manager at Perel Jewelers, died June 6, 2006, at Methodist University Hospital. Visitation Friday, June 9, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. with service to follow at at 11 a.m. at Greater Mt. Moriah Church, 1098 S. Wellington. Burial at 1pm in West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. She is the widow of Willard Woodard. She leaves two daughters, Gwendolyn Y. Woodard and Ruth Woodard-Burkes; three brothers, Fred Williams, Jr., Raymond Williams, Sr., Rudolph Williams; and one grandchild, Calvin Lawrence Burkes. Southern Funeral Home 901-527-7311

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Published by The Commercial Appeal from Jun. 7 to Jun. 8, 2006.

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Terrance, Cynthia, & Tyrus

June 10, 2006

We love you guys very much. We will also miss granny as much as you will.

Portia Williams

June 9, 2006

Ruth, Gwen, and Lawerence



I am sorry I was not able to attend the funeral service.



I am really going to miss the lady that I adopted as my grandmomma. She has shared in so many special times with me and my family.



My thoughts and prayer are with you.

Tina Lottie

June 9, 2006

Gwen & Ruth,

You have my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Some of us are never prepared for the loss of a loved one but, God is always prepared to help us through that loss.



From all of us who are members or were members of Greater Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, during our earlier years from ages 5 - 12, we will truly miss Mrs. Doris Woodard. Her structured teaching played an important role in all our lives.



On Sunday’s during church services and Tuesday nights while in her care at choir rehearsal. Some of us knew how to sing, some of us didn't, some of us misbehaved, and she never raised her voice, we were all treated the same.



Mrs. Doris Woodard was kind, spiritual, soft spoken, a dutiful church member, helpful, sweet spirited, and loving. I am deeply saddened and may the memories of Mrs. Doris Woodard live in all of our hearts forever.



I would like to thank-you for allowing so many children to share in the joy of knowing your mom, Mrs. Doris Woodard.



We Love You!

Tina Lottie

Vincent Lottie

Cynthia Harris-Boyland

DeAunn Johns

Zeporia Wilson

Kathy White

June 9, 2006

Gwen and Ruth,

Just wanted you to know that we are keeping you in our prayers. Thanks God for memories that you have and can never be taken away. Remembering the happy times will get you through the difficult moments. We take comfort in knowing that she and Sister Allie B. are together again!!!!

Greta has kept me updated throughout all of this, and I will continue to lift you up in prayer.

Marva Thomas

June 8, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Cathy Matlock

June 8, 2006

With Deepest Sympathy in the loss of your love one.

Southern Funeral Home

June 8, 2006

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Valerie Colvin Peavy

June 7, 2006

To Ruth and your family, Know that you mother lives on in your hearts. Make God bring you comfort during this time.

Carl and Ethel Eldridge

June 7, 2006

To Gwen, Ruth and Calvin; Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of need. Your mother/grandmother was truly a wonderful person and she will always remain in our hearts.

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