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Fabiola Woods Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 5, 2002.

Fabiola Wilson WOODS Daughter of the late David and Sylvina Wilson. Sunrise March 6, 1928; Sunset October 29, 2002. Her years of formal education were in the schools of New Orleans, LA. Fabiola graduated from Xavier University, where she was a member of the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority. Fabiola came to the Pacific Northwest in the early fifties. Here in the Northwest she met Jefferson Woods and they were later married January 16th of 1954. She was preceded in death by older brother David Wilson Jr. She leaves to mourn two sons, Leo James Woods and Jeffrey William Woods; five daughters Wendolyn Marie Jones (Derrick), of South Bend, IN., Juli Rose Woods, Juanita Louise Lyles (Kenneth), Lisa Ann Dotson (James), Terri Denise Dubuclet (Sidney), Atlanta, GA. Fabiola is also survived by nine grandchildren and one great grandson. Fabiola was a proud member of Immaculate Conception Church. Visitation 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, November 7, and Friday, November 8, and Rosary 7 p.m. Friday, November 8, all at Columbia Funeral Home. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Saturday, November 9, 2002, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Reception will follow at the Royal Esquire Club, 5016 Rainier Ave. So., Seattle. Please sign the online guest book and find maps and driving directions at www.columbiafuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Fabiola's memory to the American Diabetes Association, 557 - Roy St., Seattle, WA. 98109 (Lower Level) or the Rainier Beach High School Ladies Basketball, c/o Steve Greer, 8815 - Seward Park So., Seattle, WA. 98118.

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November 15, 2002

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November 7, 2002

Tujuana Simon posted to the memorial.

November 6, 2002

WVSC Alumni Association South Carolina Chapter posted to the memorial.

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Lois Watkins

November 15, 2002

My very dear friend will be greatly missed. I worked with her in the Seattle School District and later had the priviledge of being under her loving watchful eye in the REACH Coaliton. Throughout everything Fab was clear on her TRUTH and lived it with integrity, without compromise. What a wonderful human being to have known, they don't pass this way too often. It was my greatest priviledge to know her, to love her and call her my friend.

Tujuana Simon

November 7, 2002

On behalf of the Washington and Oregon Members-At-Large of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, I extend my sincere condolences to the family and friends of our Soror, Fabiola Woods. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

-Tujuana R. Simon

Area VI Coordinator

Western Region Executive Board

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

WVSC Alumni Association South Carolina Chapter

November 6, 2002

God Bless this family! Hold onto your faith and remember that if God brings you to it, he will bring you through it!

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James A Manning

November 6, 2002

To Fabiola's Family: It is with sadness that I share this moment of sorrow with you. Our friendship dates back to the mid 50s when we would travel to Vashon to visit and enjoy life in the country. I will never forget the Sunday that

"Huckleberry" fell into the well and there was James hanging by his heels trying to rescue "Huck" from the well, saying "Hold on Huck I got you" Your mother was a dear soul who always gave life her very best. May she rest in peace from her days of struggle. God's peace be with you. Jim Manning

Roschoune Bunker

November 6, 2002

We, the Sorors of Theta Epsilon Sigma - Culver City Alumnae chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., would like to send our condolences to the family of Soror Fabiola.

May she rest in Peace.

Sisterly,

Soror Roschoune Bunker

Melissa McPherson

November 6, 2002

It is with great sadness to hear of the loss of Soror Fabiola Wilson Woods. On behalf of Zeta Nu Sigma Boston Alumnae Chapter, I am sending thoughts and prayers to her family and friends as well as all who were privileged to have known our soror. Rest in peace.

Soror Melissa L. McPherson

Liz Collier

November 5, 2002

It is with great sorrow that I learn of the passing of Fabiola Wilson Woods.

Although I never met her, she was a driving force in my mother's (Thelma E. Haney) life when Mom worked with the Seattle Public Schools.

Although Mom proceeded Ms. Woods in passing, I know that she would want her children to say a proper GOODBYE as she says "HELLO, MY FRIEND" on the other side.

My prayers go out to Ms. Woods family and friends.

Sincerely,

Liz Collier

Jim Krieger

November 5, 2002

Fabiola, you will be missed for your high standards, honesty and devotion to the community, especially its young people.

Cheza Collier

November 5, 2002

Fabiola Woods, or "Miss Fab" (for fabulous), as I liked to call her, was a tremendous asset to our community and she had become a dear person to me through her volunteer work with the REACH Coalition for diabetes education, care and management. A warrior with a heart of gold, she will be greatly missed. My condolences, and condolences on behalf of the REACH Coalition, to all the family.

Clarence Ticeson

November 5, 2002

Sorry to hear of the passing of Fabiola. Even as we mourn this loss, we know within our hearts that those we love are never really gone; as when this earthly life ends the soul goes forth and journeys on.

June Beleford

November 5, 2002

My condolences to family and the many friends that were priviledged to have known Ms. Fab. I have known her for 28 years and she has never faltered in her conviction to do the right thing for all who could not speak for themselves.An outspoken community advocate and leader, she expressed what others could not. The community of Seattle will never be the same, and I am sure she left nothing unsaid. She remained active throughout her illness, often hospital visits turned into strategy meetings. Fab I will miss your style and conscience to remind all of us to do the right thing even if it means taking risks. Rest in peace!

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