Celebrating the life of Mrs.Ora Mae Woods

Acknowledgement

Active Pallbearers Dennis Jarret

Quintavius Kemp

Monteze Rucker

Drexler Allen

Drek Avent

Joseph Avent

Honorary Pallbearers

Interment/Repast

Jay Watkins

Timrecus Larkett

Stephen Lockett, Jr.

Tayshawn Lockett

Kamron Thompson

Cadrekias Jones

Mays Hill MB Church Cemetery/ Fellowship Hall

Professional Services Entrusted To:

Dixie Funeral Home 750 Bills Street ~ Bolivar, Tennessee

(731) 658-3941 “Dedicated to those we serve.”

God made this world of ours, he holds it in his hand. He has the key

to countless things. We’ll never understand, but one thing is plain

to us, he very wisely knew his child would have needs of friends

and he sent us you…… We are grateful to God for all he has given.

For the friends, and extended family who have extended so much

love, and kindness, the prayers, cards, visits, calls, whatever you

chose to do, please except our sincere gratitude.

May God Richly bless each of you. The Family

Saturday, March 7, 2020 11:00AM

God’s House of Promise Bolivar, TN.

Apostle Glendale Messenger– Pastor

Pastor Dwight Rucker—Eulogist

Mrs.Ora Mae Woods

Printing & Layout by;

Crystal Turner/ Heavenly Events

Phone: (731) 609-0279

Missing Momma

I awake each morning to start a new day,

But the pain of losing you never goes away.

I go about the things I have to do,

And as the hours pass, I think again of you.

I want to call you and just hear your voice.

Then I remember that I have no choice,

For you are not there and now my heart cries

Just to see you again, to tell you goodbye.

To say, "Mama I love you and I always will,"

And hope that much of you in me you've instilled.

And now all my memories of you are so dear,

But gosh, how I miss you and wish you were here.

Who now can hear me when I need to cry?

It's so hard to tell you, "Mama goodbye."

Someday I know all will be well

And I'll see you again with stories to tell

Of how you were missed and how we have grown

And how good it is to finally be home.

Until then my memories of you I'll keep near,

And I'll pass them on to those who are dear.

I miss you, Mama!

Love,

Your Children

A Poem for You

The love you had was so strong, it Glowed

Such a genuine heart you had, and such a beautiful soul.

As a grandmother, you taught us right from wrong.

When we were weak, you taught us to be strong.

We enjoyed your company and our laughs.

Your existence is the best blessing that we could ever have.

Now may you rest in Heaven, forever in peace,

Missing you is like a puzzle with a lost piece.

Every time we reminisce about you, we may cry,

But like always, you would be there to dry our weeping eye.

So on the behalf of your grandchildren

That you so dearly loved,

We miss you, and your kisses,

But most importantly your HUGS!

Written by: Tayshawn Lockett

Love you grandmother,

Your Grandchildren

Service of Celebration Sis. Brenda Woods– Facilitator

Obituary

Mrs. Ora Woods was born February 27, 1945 to the late Callie Peeler

and Joe Rucker in Fayette County.

Ora Woods attended Hardeman County Schools. She was employed

at Harman Automotive, Joe’s Restaurant and later Maxwell Big Star.

She love spending time with her family, cooking, watching television

(especially her Lakers). Her favorite relaxing place was sitting in her

rocker on the front porch.

Ora confessed Christ at an early age and was a member of Mays Hill

MB Church. Ora was united in Holy Matrimony to Roosevelt Woods

and to this union, six children was born.

Ora was preceded in death her parents; one brother, John O. Rucker;

two sisters, Melvia Fason and Sylvester Peeler.

Ora leaves to cherish her memory: five daughters; Melany (Nolen)

Harris of Whiteville, TN., Regina (Melvin) Phinnessee of Grand

Junction, TN., Teresa (Stephen) Lockett of Red Banks, MS.,

Clareatha Woods and Latonya Woods of Bolivar, TN: one son;

Berry Woods of Nashville, TN.: ten grandchildren; Jay (Kiah)

Watkins, Timrecus Larkett, Teresha Woods, Melchondra Phinnessee,

Shelvonna Allen, Stephen Lockett, Jr., Lametria Phinnessee, Lameshia

Williams, Tayshawn Lockett, and Kamron Thompson: four sisters;

Almedia Avent, Joanne (Eddie) Pruitte, Linda Rucker, and Clara

Crews: two brothers; Jimmy (Dorothy) Rucker, and Quincy (Helga)

Rucker: one sister not by blood but by love; Martha (Jessie) Herron:

two special ladies Ora assisted in raising as her own daughter and

granddaughter; Regina (Rickey) Jackson, and Creshunda Miller:

Special friend; Helen Messenger and a host of great grand-children,

nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Processional

Selection…………………………………………………….……...Mays Hill Choir

Scriptures Reading

Old Testament………………………………………………Pastor B.L. Jackson

Greater Victory MBC

New Testament………………………………….…..Bishop Eugene Williams

Campbell Chapel MBC

Prayer……………………………………………………....…..Pastor Tony Pierce

Wrights Chapel MBC

Selection ……………………………………………………….….....…Aniya Jones

Expressions . …….………….……2 minutes….……….Family and Friends

First Lady Helen Messenger-Friend

Mother Carrie B. Gatlin-Neighbor

Special Tribute…………………………………….………………..Melany Harris

Acknowledgement…………………………...…………………..…Shay Murden

Obituary………………...……...Soft Music……..…….………...Read Silently

Selection……………………………………………………..………….Lola Lockett

Reflection of Life……….……........Read Silently………….…....Soft Music

Selection………………………………………………………….……Roderick Bills

Eulogy

Pastor Dwight Rucker

Mays Hill MB Church

Recessional