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Gloria Aldridge Woods

12/13/2022

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Gloria Aldridge Woods, age 68, passed on December 10, 2022.  
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The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, December 17, 2022, at United Holiness Church, 901 Aaron Snipes Sr. Drive, Americus, Georgia. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery,  Mt. Zion Road, Buena Vista, Georgia. Masks are required. 
 
The family requests no visitors at this time, and they would like to say thank you for respecting their privacy.

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Gloria Aldridge Woods was born on February 3, 1954, to the late Joe and Mary Lois Aldridge in Buena Vista, Georgia.  She was one of 10 siblings and she always valued the memories of growing up in a big family, how their parents worked hard to provide for them and how she appreciated the peace and quiet of “country-living”.  It was during this time Gloria found her passion for cooking, caretaking for her younger siblings, sewing and gardening in which she continued to be involved in throughout her life.  In 1973, she married the love of her life, the late James E. Woods Sr. and to this union three children were born.  She was an exceptional wife and mother that cared deeply and devoted her life to raising her children to have a servant heart for family, friends and any one they met along the way.

Gloria accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior in 1977 and was a faithful member of United Holiness Church, Inc. in Americus, Georgia for over 40 years. Her faith was always centermost and she sincerely loved her work for the ministry which was evident in everything she did.  

Gloria was employed by Manhattan Shirt Company and Middle Flint Behavioral Healthcare for a combined 45 years where she was known for being a quiet but strong person who would give you a sense of calm and peace when talking with her because you could feel her love of Jesus in her eyes and words.  

Those left to cherish her memories include her children James E. Woods Jr. (Keisha), Leesburg, Georgia; Jennifer O. Woods, Macon, Georgia; and Jessika S. Woods, Americus, Georgia; her beloved grandsons:  Second Lieutenant Treshawn D. Woods, Fort Lee, Virginia; Jerrod T. Woods, Kennesaw, Georgia; and grandpuppy:  Ruby Bella Woods; her siblings: Janice (Benjamin) Walker, Columbus, Georgia; Brenda Minter, Hartford, Connecticut; Joanna (Donald) McCrary, Stockbridge, Georgia; Terrell Aldridge, Columbus, Georgia; Vivian Booker, Columbia, South Carolina; Willie Mae (Derek) Lane, Seattle, Washington; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, lifelong friends and her devoted caregivers Carol Hart Hollis and Tamia Smith.  She was preceded in death by her siblings Larry, Roland, and Frankie Aldridge.

20 Comments
Betty W. Stephens
12/13/2022 11:51:31 pm

To the Woods & Aldridge family I'm very sorry to hear of your loss you have my Condolences and Prayers may God keep you strong during this time.
Mother Mae J.Hayes and
Sis Betty Stephens

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Shirley Ivory
12/14/2022 05:48:50 am

My condolences to the woods family at this most difficult time of your life. Hold on to God's word 🙏🏻 every day and he will help you 🙏🏻 ❤

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Pagie & MaeBelle Thomas
12/14/2022 11:11:44 am

Sincerest condolences to you all. May you find comfort in the legacy that your mother left. Trust God to give you peace and comfort during this time of sorrow.

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Caroline
12/14/2022 11:39:16 am

My deepest condolences to the Woods and the Aldridge family during this time. Your mother’s endearing legacy is carried on through you. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. – Matthew 5:4
Your East Rockhill Neighbor.

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Storey, Batchelor, Collier,Laster and Coley families
12/14/2022 01:25:13 pm

Sorry for the loss of your love one.Prayers are with you, praying for strength in this of sorrow.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

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Deborah Little
12/14/2022 01:55:20 pm

May the Lord comfort each of you praying for you in days to come 🙏🏾

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Mike & Tisa Barthell
12/14/2022 02:32:09 pm

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. Love Mike and Tisa

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Sarah Carson
12/14/2022 04:13:14 pm

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of bereavement. Our friendship meant so much. Gone from our presence but not our hearts. We loved you but God loved you more.

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Jasmine L Sims
12/14/2022 06:08:20 pm

Our deepest condolences to the Woods family. We are keeping you all uplifted in prayer. Love, -the Sims crew ❤️

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Treny Hall Brown
12/14/2022 08:13:13 pm

Sending Love and Prayers; so very sorry for your loss; Hall Family..

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Kimberly Reddick
12/14/2022 08:29:55 pm

Our sincere condolences to the Woods Family. Our prayers are with you all during this time of bereavement.
The Reddick Family 💜

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Vatis M. Williams & Family
12/15/2022 08:10:18 am

My sincere condolences to this wonderful family. May our Lord and savior comfort and strengthen you all!!🙏🏽

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Tina mcgee
12/15/2022 06:51:32 pm

Praying for u all
And so sorry for your lost and
May the lord God bless you all real good.

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Laura Demps
12/16/2022 12:52:27 pm

My deepest condolences to family and friends. May God bless you and bring the family peace.

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Alicia White Snipes & Family
12/16/2022 05:15:41 pm

Sis. Woods was such a beautiful person both in and out. She has joined that great cloud of witness. Our continued thoughts and prayers are with her family.

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April Johnson
12/17/2022 07:46:34 am

Wanted you all know that it saddened me to hear of the transition of my dear sister. She was genuine, always with pleasant words to say. Thanks to the woods family for sharing their mom with me. 🙏🙏🙏

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The Barron Family
12/17/2022 08:57:50 am

Praying that the Holy Spirit will comfort you and fill your hearts with precious memories of your sweet mama!

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Belinda Sampson
12/17/2022 10:27:47 am

Deepest condolences from your relatives up North the Sampson and Davis family. We love you! ❤🙏

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Willie R Golphin
12/17/2022 01:41:31 pm

Sincere condolences and prayers for the family 🙏🙏🙏

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Angela Merritt
12/18/2022 04:34:55 pm

My Deepest Sympathy to the family. Praying 🙏🏽 for strength peace of mind for you all. Ms.Gloria will be dearly missed she had a sweet spirit always willing to help out in way she could at work as friend.

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