Deborah Woods

Deborah Woods obituary

Deborah Woods

Deborah Woods Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smith & Smith Funeral Home - Lexington on Aug. 23, 2025.

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Deborah Ann Robinson Woods (70) on August 18, 2025, was called home to rest in God's loving arms. Deborah was born in Lexington, Kentucky to James and Lillian Robinson. Deborah was a faithful member of Main Street Baptist Church and later First African Baptist Church in Lexington, KY. She graduated from Henry Clay High School in 1973. Preceding her in death; parents, James and Lillian Robinson, brothers Taft Robinson Sr., James Richard (Rip) Robinson, and stepson Darrell Murphy. She is survived by her husband Ivan Woods, daughter Robkisha Brown sisters Donna (Robinson) White, Tammie Robinson, and Roslyn (Richard) Robinson, stepdaughter Mieisha (Dwayne) Ramey, and stepson Douglas (Christie) Murphy, grandchildren Makayla, Miliana, Kyliah, William, Kasshus, and Maverick, Lacey, and Jordan. Nephews Taft Robinson Jr., David Taylor, Chris Jones, Chris Huffman, Marcus Robinson, Jaleel Robinson, Jacob Smith, Noade Day Jr., and Deon Day. Nieces Delisa Robinson, Nicole (Noade Sr.) Day, Sheryl (Robert) Smith, Shekiera Smith, Jasmine (Eric) Dickens, Janija Robinson, and Jalise Hamilton.

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August 26, 2025

Sallena Washington posted to the memorial.

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August 23, 2025

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Sallena Washington

August 26, 2025

So sorry to hear about Deborah she was a friend she always had a smile, I work with her on the FCB I will miss her, praying for the Family. Sallena Washington

Patricia.Jones

August 24, 2025

Condolences to Ivan and children,and rest of the family.

Marion Rogers

August 23, 2025

May you trust God for all His promises.

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