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Diedre Woodford Obituary

Woodford Diedre Lynette Woodford, "Dee Dee" (Williams), age 53, of Bexley, Ohio. Sunrise March 18, 1963. Sunset November 1, 2016. Graduate of Beaumont School in 1981 and received her BA from Ohio State University in 1988. She was employed as a substitute teacher for the Columbus Public School System before receiving license in 2014 from Capital University and working as a teacher at Champion Middle School. Member of St. Catharine Roman Catholic Church of Bexley. Survived by her father and mother, Don and Theresa Williams; father and mother-in-law, Stacy and Beverly Woodford; husband, Carl Woodford Sr.; son, Carl Jr.; daughters, Sidney, Lauren, Kaia and Isabella; sisters, Deborah Williams and Nadia Williams; brother, Sean Williams; four brothers-in-law; special sister-in-law, Tanya Woodford; four other sisters-in- law; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends. Mass Of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, November 19, 2016 at St. Catharine of Siena Catholic Church. 500 S. Gould Road, Columbus, OH 43209 with Fr. Daniel Dury, Celebrant. Interment Green Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The James, Ohio State University and/or, Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center. Condolences may sent to Diedre Woodford by FaceBook. Professional Ministry of Comfort entrusted to the WAYNE T. LEE FUNERAL SERVICE, 1370 East Main Street, Columbus, OH 43205, 614 253-7944.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Nov. 16 to Nov. 17, 2016.

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Carla Burks/Reeves

November 10, 2024

I miss my Sista, friend , Colleague, Educator , continue to Rest in Peace ..... Mrs. Reeves/Burks

Carla Burks/Reeves

November 10, 2023

I was one of the last people to talk to her , she was worried about my car light on and call me at My Homecoming, that was True Caring Nice Friend, will Never Forget her little petite body ,with that beautiful Smile, She Love her children

Toyia Yates & Nikkole Thompson

January 30, 2017

Bev and Carl, the family are in our prayers. So very sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one.

Eunice, Michael, Jeff, and Tim Foster

November 20, 2016

We are saddened by you loss, but know that the Great Comforter will ease your pain. We know your pain, and will continue to pray for your comfort in the Lord.

Babs Burden

November 19, 2016

Diedre was a very dear and special friend I worked with at the Ohio Civil Rights Commission. She had the sweetest spirit and God now has one of his angels. He's now watching over her precious legacy and family. Will be missed forever

November 19, 2016

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Sherri Jackson

November 18, 2016

So sad when I learned of Diedre's passing. While I have only known her a short while she was a lovely person inside and out. She will be missed but never forgotten.

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Dr. LaTaunya V. Conley

November 17, 2016

It is with deep and profound sorrow that members of the Ohio Statewide MBE/DBE Taskforce record the passing of our friend and former member Diedre L. Woodford. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We encourage you with these words: A life well lived is a precious gift, of hope and strength and grace, from someone who has made our world a brighter, better place. It's filled with moments, sweet and sad with smiles and sometimes tears, with friendships formed and good times shared, and laughter through the years. A life well lived is a legacy, of joy and pride and pleasure, a living, lasting memory our grateful hearts will treasure.

Debbie Lindgren

November 17, 2016

This is a super pretty picture of Diedre I didn't know her but her daughter is Very Special to me We are praying for the whole family during this difficult time This is how she should be remembered as a beautiful woman ,loving mom , wife, sister, friend and educator ❤Love Tom Ty &Debbie Lindgren

Carla Burks

November 16, 2016

I'm sitting here texting about Diedre a friend who is gone, co-worker, colleague and it feels so wrong. We engaged in taking her girls to events out, now she will definitely be missed by all, without a doubt. So let's take one day at a time and reflect on the "Great" memories from her past, and keep them in our "Hearts", where they will always lasted!

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