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Mattie Woodward Obituary
Mattie Roberts Woodward, 85, of 1818 Chestnut Street, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2014, at her residence, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on July 18, 1928 in Shubuta, Miss., to the late Rome Roberts and Gracie Banks.
Mattie had been a resident of Erie since 1952, coming from Laurel, Miss. She was a member of Second Baptist Church for 62 years, where she served on the Deaconess Board, she sang in the choir, served as the president of the sick community, and on the kitchen ministry. Mattie was employed by the Erie Maennerchor Club as a cook for ten years, and the Holiday Inn as a cook for another ten years. She also served as the President of the Alfa Omega Club.
She enjoyed fishing, gardening, traveling and singing. Mattie loved her grandchildren; she was just a mother to everyone, those who knew her called her granny. She especially enjoyed cooking, and everyone loved her cooking.
Besides her parents, Mattie was preceded in death by her daughter, Laura Whitman; and four brothers, J.D., J.W., Johnny, and Leopolain Roberts.
She leaves to cherish her memory seven sons, Rev. Edward E. (Linda), Terry (Lois), Roman, Shawn, and Mark Woodard, all of Erie, Wilson Woodard of Montclair, Calif., and Rocco (Lisa) Woodard of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; three daughters, Patricia Newby and Sandra Stapp, both of Erie, and Doresa Winters of Greensboro, N.C.; a sister, Mili Roberts of Erie; 55 grandchildren, 111 great-grandchildren, ten great-great-grandchildren; five Godchildren, Rodney House, VeNola Clanton, Mozella L. Hunter, Ruthie Bell Britton, and Shirley Connors; along with a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Friends may visit with the family on Monday, March 24th, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Second Baptist Church, 757 East 26th Street, and a funeral service there on Tuesday, March 25th at 11 a.m., with Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Allen B. Green eulogizing. Interment will be at Erie Cemetery. Funeralization is by Law Funeral Home, 2926 Pine Ave.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mattie Woodward
Ruth E. Tolbert/Bridgett
March 17, 2020
I MOM. You always been there when my Mother was at work and out of town. Thank you God Bless. Love ya.
Yessica Otero
March 20, 2019
Granny though you are gone you are still in our hearts and thoughts. We love you always!
Miss You Granny <3
Cydni Crockett
December 8, 2014
Donna Shirley
March 26, 2014
Pat
My prayers go out to you and your family. May the Lord continue to hold you in the hollow of His hand as you go from day to day. It is my pray that the memories of your mother you hold dear in your heart will help to sooth the loss you are feeling at this time. God bless and keep you all.
March 26, 2014
my your voice now lift the heart of the heavenly father. while you sing with the angels of heaven. untill we meet again on that day rest now beautiful angel . The McNaughton and Keith family
Patricia Salter} Poston
March 26, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Michelle Young
March 25, 2014
Jus want to send love from one of Uncle Asher's grand-daughters I will always remember revivals in south Mississippi and Uncle JW and Uncle Johnny miss you all dearly!
J. Ringer
March 25, 2014
My sincere condolences to the Woodard family. Stay strong and God Bless you all.
Denise Trotter-Smith
March 25, 2014
Aunt Mattie- I remember the day I had the opportunity to meet you at Daddy J.W. home. I appreciate you welcoming me as if you had known me all of my life. I felt your warmth and love every time I was in your presence. May God be with our family during this time and always know and remember who you were. I loved you then and I love you now. Your niece, Denise
Panchitta Robinson
March 25, 2014
My condolences to the family of Mrs. Mattie Woodward.
March 25, 2014
A lovely,kind hearted,giving and gracious woman..I will miss her.She was a wonderful mother>>just a great human being in general.All that had the pleasure of meeting her was a blessing.She was an angel all the days she was with us on this earth and now,forever an angel to watch over and protect her loved ones..Rest in Peace...
Ruth & Patricia Brown
March 25, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Debby Baniszewski-Raina
March 25, 2014
I have so many fond memories of Mattie - she was a mother to all of us kids in the neighborhood. She was a kind and generous neighbor. Along with my mother, deepest sympathy to the Woodward family. Mattie was beautiful Lady inside and out - she will be missed by all that knew her.
Adrian Jones
March 25, 2014
Keep the light shining on the Woodard family in this time of darkness. I love you all, and I'm keeping y'all in my prayers.
Ruth Tolbert Bridgett
March 24, 2014
Mom is in heaven with my mother. All my prays to all the family. Love Sis Ruth Tolbert Bridgett.
Cathy Woodard
March 24, 2014
To the Woodard family.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I have so many great memories of your mom and she will really be missed.
Cathy Steele Woodard
Gilbert Watson
March 24, 2014
Pat,
Thinking of you at this time and want you to know that we all love you and your family. We have lifted you and family in prayer. Your mother was a beautiful child of God and she will be missed. We have many memories especially when we all met up at Second Baptist Church.
Gilbert Watson, Sr., Pat & Cliff Barnett, Dean Moffett, Debbie, Gloria, Ricky, Roland, and Dante.
Faith Rollins
March 24, 2014
May the God's blessing of peace be upon your family always, continue to carry the torch she left, in my prayers.
Leroy Proctor
March 24, 2014
May Preys go out to the Family in your time of needs. She was a wonderful Lady .and always grieving To others. R. I. P
Leroy Proctor
March 24, 2014
Mrs. Woodward was my second God mother.. I loved her very much. Even though didn't see her. I always thought about her and asked about her. And always keep her in my preys. I love you and we'll always miss you God mother. May you R.I.P
Helen Gamble-Johnson
March 24, 2014
My sincere condolences and prayers to the entire Woodard family. I pray that the Lord will help heal your sorrow and please know the she is resting in his arms.
What a great woman of God she was. Blessings to you all.
Paulette Thomas
March 24, 2014
My heart goes out to the Woodard family. May GOD bring you peace and comfort at this difficult time. Love you all!!
Sara " Weezie " Dancy-Sheppard
March 24, 2014
My Prayers are with you all, stay prayed up.
Renae Hicks
March 23, 2014
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Sylvia Brown
March 23, 2014
Pat, I would like to send you and your family my deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother, Mattie Woodard. I have known your family for many years from school and of course family relationship. I know how it feels to lose our mothers. But with prayers and faith in God, you will be comforted to make it. It will be hard, but it will get easier. You and your family is in my thoughts. My family also sends their condolences also. Thinking of you all.
Robert Baniszewski
March 23, 2014
Woodward Family: I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Mrs. Woodward was a wonderful and very kind person. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.
vicky baldwin
March 23, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 23, 2014
Mother Woodard was a person who love everyone. She always supported me when ever I had a gospel concert. She will in my heart forever! Wlnnle Leggett and Blnnks Family
March 23, 2014
My dearest friend Pat and all the Woodard family, I am so very sorry for the loss of you're dear mother. You all are in our prayers for strength and peace. May God bless you all.
Rita, Jamie and Sean.
Willie and Betty Damper
March 23, 2014
Dear Woodward Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We too have so many wonderful memories of your mother, especially her delicious cooking. I can still remember how much my parents enjoyed dining at Mrs. Woodward's table.
Yessica Otero
March 23, 2014
R.I.P. Granny. You will greatly be missed but forever engraved in our hearts. Condolences to the family.
Gloria Neal
March 23, 2014
My sincere prayers to the family. I am sorry for the lost of this strong and beautiful woman. We loved her with all our hearts and will never forget her, but God loved her more.
Kamara Thompson
March 23, 2014
I'm glad I was able to spend a little time with you before you passed.
Julia Prindle
March 23, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, I am so very sorry for your loss .
Ronnie & Jennifer Woodard
March 23, 2014
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
March 23, 2014
We are sadden to hear of the passing of your Mother. May she rest in peace.
Your old neighbors, The King Family, Millie, Hank and Karen
MARGIE TATE
March 23, 2014
R.I.P... MRS. MATTIE... GOD BLESS!
Jessie Martin
March 23, 2014
My most heartfelt condolences to the Woodard family in your time of grief.
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