Photo courtesy of J M Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. - Petersburg
Petersburg, Virginia
Mar 23, 1936 – Feb 16, 2021
Ms. Della Francis Woodruff, “Dottie”, 84, of Petersburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at VCU/MCV Medical Center, Richmond, VA. She was born on March 23, 1936 in Petersburg, VA. the daughter of the late Fred L. Woodruff, Sr. and Queen Cross Woodruff.
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Read MoreI remember many days walking home from Peabody High School with Della. I lived much further from the school than she did.
Joyce Miller Howard
February 14, 2025 | BRONX | Classmate
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Ms.Woodruff. I remember her as a child growing up in that A.M.E.Zion Church. She was ever present as a teacher,and nurturer. She will never be forgotten for her gentle,& kind way. I pray God will bless you and keep you during this very difficult time.
Marsha blye
March 03, 2021 | Richmond, VA | Friend
In loving memory of my dear friend.May you rest in peace! Our deepest sympathy to the family!
Yvonne Jasper Brown and The Brown Family
Yvonne Jasper Brown
February 24, 2021 | VA | Friend
will miss you my friend!! I will cherish all those years in the lab, every coffee break, every gift opened, and the many laughs we shared. Rest in peace sweet lady til we meet again.
Cecil ( "CC") Terry
February 24, 2021 | Centreville, MD | Friend
To The Family
May God's Care and Comfort be with each of you. I will always remember Della's smile, her beautiful singing, her
friendliness as a neighbor and her love for teaching.
Sylvia E. Jones
February 24, 2021 | Petersburg, VA | Friend
My condolences to the family. Della was a kind person and always willing to share information. I will miss her.
Claristinw Moore
February 23, 2021 | Petersburg, VA | Friend
I shall miss my beloved classmate from VSU. It was always a delight to see her during reunions. May her soul rest in piece,
Daryl Cumber Dance
Daryl Cumber Dance
February 22, 2021 | Friend
How difficult it is when you didn't get the chance to say goodbye. Yet, the only hope we have is to know that God knows best. Della was a loving friend to my family and a loyal member of The Mighty Oak family for many years. She fulfilled her purpose; she lived to serve. She let her light shine and our God was glorified. So, family, though her life on earth has ended, let her memory be reflective of the light God put in each of you, and in each of us. Let our lights so shine that others may...
Mary Wynn
February 22, 2021 | Oxon Hill, VA
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We were good friends and classmates at Virginia State College (University) graduating in the class of 1957. I will always have sweet memories of her. My very best regards to her family.
Frances Croom Suggs
Frances Suggs
February 22, 2021