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Mittie Dow Wise

1932 - 2005

BORN

1932

DIED

2005

FUNERAL HOME

Greenwood Funeral Homes - Cremation at Greenwood Memorial Park

3344 White Settlement Road

Fort Worth, Texas

Mittie Wise Obituary

Mittie Dow Wise, 73, an entrepreneur, died Saturday, Nov. 5, 2005, at a private home.

Funeral: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at Mount Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church. Wake: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Greenwood Funeral Home.

Mittie Dow Wise was born May 2, 1932, in Bivens to Isaiah and Irene Dow. She was an honor student and graduated from Prairie View A&M College in 1953. She and her husband founded Wise Way Printing Co. in 1960, making Wise Way Printing the first female-owned Black printing company in Fort Worth. Mrs. Wise and her son operated Wise Way Printing until she retired.

She was married to Fort Worth's Henry T. Wise Jr., who preceded her in death.

Survivors: Sons, Henry V. Wise, Victor Wise and Robert Wise; daughter, Nada Wise Ruddock; son-in-law, Dwight Ruddock; daughter-in-law, Valerie Wise; grandchildren, Melva Guillory, Tiffany Guillory, Dwight "Tony" Ruddock, II, Christopher Wise and Trey Wise; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Nov. 9, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Mittie Wise

13 Entries

H M

November 24, 2005

Dear Van, Victor, Nada, and Robert,

You might not remember us, but my sister and I have fond memories of visiting your family many years ago when we were all children. I remember one time when your mother had cooked a big pot of spaghetti, she invited us to join you all for dinner when we just happened to drop by for a visit. I remember how your mother laughed when she told us that Nada had carved her name in the upright piano that your parents had just bought. In our house that would have been grounds for serious punishment. We were impressed that you had a ham radio in your house and a printing press in your garage. The line, “Garage full of church ink,” in my poem “Transients” is a fragment of my memory of the Wise family’s home, with a printing press in the garage where your mother printed, among other things, weekly programs for Sunday worship services in local churches. We are sorry for the loss of your mother, a truly remarkable woman.

–H.M.

Deralyn Riles Davis

November 14, 2005

Nada, Victor and the Wise Family,

I was sadden and heartbroken to hear of the passing of Mittie. I wish God,s grace abundantly for you. May you find peace.

Willie E. Starr

November 14, 2005

To Mrs. Wise's Family,

She's not gone, she's just asleep in Jesus. I'll be praying for all of you.

Barbara King

November 13, 2005

To God Be the Glory for the Good things He has done. My prayers goes out to the Family on the lose of your beloved mom, sister, daugher, aunt and friend, that we all will see Jesus.

If there is any thing that I can do for you on this side just let me know, because God has taken care of all of her needs over in Glory where she's going.

Jackie Richie Spinks

November 13, 2005

Nada & Victor,

on behalf of my late mom (Mrs. Edna Richie), and the Community Christian Center & Church Family we extend our deepest sympathy. Your Mom was a Gift to be treasured by all. she and your family have done a many a Print Job through out the City of Fort Worth and the satate of Texas for many of us especially our Center & Church in the late 70's on to the 80's, and it was a Job well done. She has gone to get Her well deserved reward. You and your family take care, and know that God loves you and He is there for you. You have many friends, but there is not a friend Like Jesus. He will keep you now. You are in our prayers,

Jackie & Michael Spinks & Family

Wallace " Blinky" Williams

November 13, 2005

Take no thought for the tomorrow, for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself.

Matthew 6:34

Henry , Victor , Robert , Nada ,and the Wise Family I would like to extend my condolence for your great loss. I pray that the Lord strengthen your family during your time of grief, but no that JESUS has OVERCAME THE GRAVE! To BE absent from the body means to present with the Lord.

Wallace Williams

1971 Paschal Graduate

Luther Craft , Jr.

November 11, 2005

To the Wise and Ruddock families :

May God's Love and Compassion,

Comfort you since the passing of your Dear Mom , Mittie .

With Sympathy , Luther Craft , Jr.

Ken & La Wanda Hurst

November 11, 2005

Wise Family,

The thoughts and prayers of Greater Mount Tabor Christian Center are with you. As you know, Mrs. Wise did work for us for years. We bless God for loaning us one of his angels.

Bless Each of You!

Ken & La Wanda Hurst

Jessyl Bradford

November 11, 2005

Nada, Dwight, Tony and other family members,

I convey my condolences, yet acknowledge that your greatest comfort comes from your memories and the grace you extend to one another. I'm sure your mother would want that, as well. My prayers are with you all.

Gweneth Weaver-Smoot

November 11, 2005

Dear Nada, Victor & Van

Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time. Please know that you are in our prayers. With Love - The Dennis Weaver Family.

Sherry-Ann Caballero-Blackstone

November 9, 2005

Mrs. Wise was a great woman. She was truly a gifted woman who gave so much. Her smile was only second to her kind heart and sweet ways. To the family, you have truly been blessed and my family will pray for you during this time of sorrow. May God's comfort be with you and may the warm memories of your mother and grandmother be your life long gift. Peace...Sherry

Valerie Breed Banks

November 9, 2005

To Van, Victor, Nada and Robert:

I know it is a difficult time you're going through...The road ahead may seem long.. But let faith take you by the hand and guide you through these difficult times. In this hour of pain, It's the memories that keep you going. Rather than mourn the absence of the flame, let us celebrate how brightly cousin Mittie glowed. May beautiful memories give you strength. You are all in my prayers.

Beverly Dunn

November 9, 2005

Family,

Mrs. Wise will be sorely missed. She touched a multitude over the years sharing her special gift & smile. I'll keep the entire family in my prayers. Know that Fort Worth lost a wonderful Lady.

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