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Bishop Elmo W. Woodbury Sr.
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He was predeceased by his parents Mary A. Woodbury-Brooks, Fred Woodbury, and uncle, Thomas Flowers, brothers, Fred, Raymond, James, and William, sisters, Corine, Pearl, Ida and a surviving sister, Mary G. Jackson. He is survived by his devoted wife of 66 years, Lelia M. Woodbury; four daughters, Rene Y. Potts (Daryl), Shelia R. Butler (Eric), Jacquelyn Y. Woodbury and Lorraine Lett- Brown, Leon A. Woodbury, Sr. (Diana), Elmo W. Woodbury, Jr. (Margaret) , seven granddaughters, nine grandsons; and twenty six great grand children.
Bishop Woodbury was the presiding bishop of the The Refuge Assemblies of Yahweh from 1970 - 2003 . His years in ministry spanned over six decades. He served as senior pastor at the The Refuge Assembly of Yahweh which he founded and is located at 2808 Granby Street in Norfolk, VA.
A celebration of life will be conducted on Thursday, February 11, at 11 a.m. at Keith Matthews Funeral Home, 5665 E. Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23502. Elder Elmo W. Woodbury, Jr., pastor, officiating. Entombment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Live streaming will be available at Keith Matthews Funeral Home Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/keithmatthewsfuneralhome. Read Full Obituary at www.keithmatthewsfuneralhome.com
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Michael Spencer
February 12, 2021
On behalf of my entire family I would like to extend our condolences to the Woodbury family on the loss of Elmo Woodbury, Senior. I knew Elmo since 1995. During this time can confirm that he was a man of great wisdom, compassion, and caring. He profoundly impacted my life through the kindness and values he exhibited through his daily life. I know he will be missed not only by his family but by the entire community that he impacted in a similar manner. His legacy will live on through his children and congregation as they continue to demonstrate his role model.
I am sorry that I can't join the Woodbury family as they celebrate Elmo's life. I am currently out of the country but look forward to reconnecting with Elmo, Jr and Margaret upon my return. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michael C. Spencer
Former Principal
Maury High School
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