Mattie S. Woods, 90, departed this world on June 8, 2023.
She is preceded in death by: husband, Elbert Woods, Jr.; son, Anthony “Joe” Woods. Mattie is survived by: daughters, Madeline (Frank) Allison, Gina (H.B.) Woods, Sonya (Teodis) Ingram, Baby Girl Monica (Maurice) McNeal; sisters, Maud (Wilbert) Woods, Fransico (Ben) Woods; her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, one niece; three nephews.
Visitation: Thursday, June 15, 2023, 12 Noon to 4:30 p.m., Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester Street, Little Rock.
Funeral Service: Friday, June 16, 2023, 11 a.m., Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 908 S. Cross Street, Little Rock.
My condolences to the family may God continue blessing and strengthening the family at this appointed time.
My prayers are with the family Terry Robinson
The Talley Family offers our sincere condolences and pray that Mrs. Mattie Woods’ transition will be peaceful to the ancestral realm. May the Good Memories which are plentiful and continuing her Good Legacy provide comfort for all who are mourning or grieving her loss. ?????
We are so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
The staff of Richards Honda Yamaha
Our sincere condolences to the family of Mrs, Woods. She was a staple in the neighborhood and the community; few people did not know her. We enjoyed being your neighbors on Booker St. May God bless you all!
The Mack, McNeal, and Bailey family
My sincere condolences to the family of Mrs., Woods. She will be missed. She was my instructor at Thelmas Beauty Academy in 2003.
I think about you every waking day Granny. I never thought you’d leave us.. I never thought you would leave me.. You were the only ounce of peace any of us knew.. You were my bestfriend. I’ve been seeing so many things that tell me you’re at peace but girl, none of us ever thought you’d actually go.. selfishly, I must say what we all are thinking because I’m sure the entire family feels this way, but we all are glad you are reunited with Joker, Dad, Uncle Will and Your mom and brothers. We knew you missed all of them dearly! I bet you’re up there doing everyone’s hair and correcting them in the same turn ? it’s almost been a year girl and it still feels like yesterday that we all found out.. I love and miss you so much. I’m crying again and I promised I wouldn’t. But I love you so, so much and I am truly honored to have had you as my grandmother. You were an amazing soul from the tops of your pressed hair to the soles of your black heels. There will never be another as great as you !
You visit me all of the time granny and I’m so thankful to still see you in my dreams. I never thought you’d go..I still listen to your voicemails that I have of you and still look through the pictures I’ve taken of you over the years.. I cry every single time that I think about you.. it’s consumed me. I miss you so much. You helped guide me and only wanted the best for me. When no one else would listen, when no one else would accept us you always did. Always. You were too good for this world and God knew it. He always took care of you. I know you’re in heaven and you see how much we hurt because of all us miss you so much! You were the epitome of love and you showed that to each and everyone you’ve ever met. I’m so sorry we didn’t appreciate you more . I’m so sorry that we didn’t know how much of a jewel you were until you were gone. I’m still so glad that you still wear our bestfriend bracelet I got you for your 90th birthday. Little did I know you would be gone just a few weeks later. I will never be able to accept you’re gone.. here it is almost 2 years and I’m just lost Granny. I need you so much. Cruz and Aero remember you which I love! I had another little boy in November of 2024.. he was born right after aunt rennie’s birthday. He is filled with so much joy. One day I was holding him while he was asleep crying and thinking of you again and I said, “Did you get to meet granny before you got here Jace?” Granny he gave me the biggest toothless smile . That still sticks with me until this very day. I needed that. I really wish I could hug you. I don’t think this pain will ever go away. I love you dearly and I really hope that you are shown that love that you showed everyone else your entire life . You are at peace now granny. I will talk to you soon. I’m a crying mess lol.. please know that I will forever love you and one day I’ll be able to hug and laugh with you again.
Happy 92nd birthday girl! I will never forget you. I stayed up just to tell you happy birthday and that I miss you. I hope to see you in my dream again soon. You promised to always visit me.. remember? I’ll be waiting on you 💕 I love you!