Catherine Woods

Catherine Woods obituary, Pensacola, FL

Catherine Woods

Catherine Woods Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 25, 2014.
CATHERINE LYNN WOODS

Early on the morning of April 22, 2014, our dear Cathy was called home to be with our Lord. She was 49 years old.

Cathy lived her life full of spirit. She had a larger than life personality and everyone who came in contact with her was better for it. She was so very generous with any thing she had to give and wanted to make sure that everyone in her life knew that she cared for them. Cathy's greatest gift she gave was her love.

Cathy was born in Pensacola and raised in Molino, Fl with her family. She was the baby of 8 children was the apple of the family's eye. She attended Tate High School where she was a member of two choruses for all four years of high school. The connections she made then continued throughout her adulthood. Cathy became a loyal member to the NAAFA and Dimensions community. Through these organizations, she found her voice. She had so many fond memories and experiences with her NAAFA family. They were her confidants and soul mates.

Cathy had an amazing sense of style and business which she was able to show through modeling and directing several fashion shows within her community. Later in life, Cathy's dream came true and was able to open two children and gift boutiques which was her passion.

Cathy never met a person that she did not like and want to befriend. She wanted to help everyone she could. We will never forget her love and support.

Cathy was preceded in death by her loving husband, Roy Wild, her parents, Carl and Ruby Woods, two sisters, Margaret Woods and Helen Miller, and her brother-in-law Rip Pollock.

Although Cathy had no children, she had 4 four-legged babies, Bashful and BooBoo, Toby Lee, and nephew- dog Carly. She loved them dearly.

Cathy is survived by five sisters, Connie Pollock, Pat Beaver (Arthur), Teresa Barnett, Carlette Woods, Kim Kulig, brother, Carl Woods, and brother-in-law Dan Miller.

Cathy was blessed to have several nieces and nephews whom she loved with all of her heart like they were her own children, Charlie Brahier, Clint Beaver, Ashley Meloy (D.J), Tiffany Cayton (Patrick), Bobby Miller, Tracie Miller (Jered Smith), and Ryan Miller (Brittany).

Her great-nieces and nephews were her pride and joy Tina, Matthew, and Timmy Beaver, Evan and Ella McNally, Bryan Miller, Brayley Cayton, and Penny Meloy. Friends of the family, David Fabbiani and James Fuller.

We would also like to extend our gratitude to her caregivers who assisted and befriended her over the past several years. She was proud to have you in her life. Also for the support and hard work that her employees gave her to make her dream come alive to whom we are all so very grateful.

Visitation will be held Friday, April 25 from 5-7pm at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral service will be April 26th at 12:00pm also at Eastern Gate. Pall bearers Charlie Brahier, Clint Beaver, DJ Meloy, Patrick Cayton, Jered Smith, Ryan Miller, David Fabbiani, Bruce Wallace, James Fuller, and Justin Fuller.

Graveside service will follow at Rock Cemetery in Robertsdale, Alabama.

Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens is entrusted with the arrangements.



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June 28, 2014

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Kyle Bodolay

June 28, 2014

Cathy was always like my auntie. I remember conventions with her, but there is this certain convention I remember. She was just getting off the elevator, and I had yet to see her since we all arrived. The second I laid my eyes on her, I just ran to her. The hug she gave me. All her hugs really. She will be missed. Not a day goes by that I don't think of her.

NAAFA Cherry Hill Convention 2001

Kyle Bodolay

June 28, 2014

Dave Ferguson

April 27, 2014

Cathy I love You so very much.My heart is so heavy with Your passing. Dear God in Heaven take Care of My Beautiful Cathy. I 'll always LOVE YOU . Such a Beautiful and Wonderful Lady. God Bless You and Your Family I miss You so much..

Babara & Robert Capps

April 26, 2014

Our love and sympathy to your family in the loss of such a sweet loved one. We remember Cathy from many years ago and she was happy and sweet always.

Stacey Wallace Bain

April 25, 2014

Words can not express the pain and sorrow I have with your passing. I will so miss our weekends together. You were an angel on earth and have now gone home to be with Roy and everyone else. I love and miss you so very much.

Annette Turner. Faircloth

April 25, 2014

Fly high my friend,
Childhood friends!
You will be missed Cathy; Rest in Peace

April 25, 2014

Cathy, you will be deeply missed. The world has lost one of its brightest lights with your passing. May you find peace in what lies beyond. My heart goes out to your family and friends.

jeri carmichael

April 25, 2014

I will miss you my friend. I have fond memories of my three week visit with you and your family.

Sharon Krueger

April 25, 2014

Cathy was such a sweet woman who lit up the room at every event where we met. I still remember having too much fun shopping at her clothing store in Houston!! My condolences to her entire family.

Cathy and Bubba

April 25, 2014

cindy and herbie barnett

April 25, 2014

Theresa and family, I am so sorry to hear about Kathy, I loved her laughter, she could make anyone smile. Love to all, IF you need me call.

April 25, 2014

For the woods I am sorry for your lost Catherine was find lady will be mist a lot. BobbyPhillips Gracie Dad.

Diane Bradley

April 25, 2014

You were my angel here on earth the day I met you. Your smile, oh so beautiful. Your heart and your kindness, one of a kind. You will always be with me wherever I go and be my guardian angel. I love you and will miss you everyday. RIP my angel, you have now received your wings.

Nan Williams

April 24, 2014

Always such a happy smiling person, you will be missed, but you are with God now.

Ann Rogers

April 24, 2014

One in a Million!!!! Thanks to all the joy and opportunity you brought to me and my sister. love you! !!!

Maryanne Bodolay

April 24, 2014

Although your time on earth was too brief it was my honor to be blessed with your friendship. For Cathy's family; Cathy was a gift to us all. She loved her family and spoke often about you all. Time may ease our pain but she will forever live in our hearts and memories.

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