Rita Sharon Woodall, 68, of Hurricane went home to be with the Lord Thursday, March 1, 2012.
She was first and foremost a mother, grandmother and homemaker; a 1961 graduate of Duval, and member of Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary. She was a member of Left Fork Missionary Baptist Church. Larry and Rita traveled to Okeechobee, Florida during the winter months and also loved spending time at the family farm in Lincoln County.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace and Edith Carper Dotson; and sister, Betty Stump.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Larry; son, Larry Stephen Woodall of Culloden; daughter Cindy Tucker of Hurricane; grandsons, Stephen Woodall of Charlotte, NC,and Sebastian Tucker of Hurricane; sisters, Phyllis Garnes of Alum Creek, Patricia Anderson of New Hampshire, Paula Hackworth and Bonita Adkins both of Cross Lanes.
She will also be sadly missed by many other family members and friends.
Funeral service will be 3:00 pm Sunday, March 4, 2012 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Randell Kinder officiating. Burial will follow in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service.
The family would like to give special thanks to CAMC Memorial, Hospice West and Anita Clark for their special care during this difficult time.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest contributions to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387.
Larry,
Rita was a special lady.. loved by many and i know she showed love to everyone.. i’ll never for get going with nannan and papaw to take Rita home after church .. She was always so sweet and nice to me..
I want you to know that i planned on coming to the service on Sunday but my sister Angie went in to labor.. You was in my prayers..
Love
Wendy Boardman
Larry, I’m so sorry to hear about Rita. I didn’t know about it until now. My thoughts are with you during this hard time. Love Jessica Smith and Andrea Adkins
Larry and family,
We are so very sorry to hear about your loss. Rita was such a sweet woman who held a very special place in our hearts. We pray God brings you comfort today and in the days to come.
Love,
Barbara, Marty, Melody and Melissa McClure
We were so sorry to hear of Rita’s passing. Our condolences and sincere sympathy at this time of loss and sorrow. But also, please find comfort in knowing she’s in a better place now.
Uncle Larry and family, I am so sorry for what you are going through right now. Aunt Rita was one amazing lady. I will forever cherish my memories of her. We look forward to seeing her again one day on the other side where she suffers no more. I love you all.
Larry
Sue and I want to offer our sincere condolences on your recent loss. It was a shock to hear the news of Rita’s passing and I can only imagine how difficult it has been for you and your family.
I hope that in some small measure these words bring you some comfort at this sad time. I am reminded of those words from the Bible that say “Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted.”May God’s blessings and peace be with you and your wonderful family.
Tom & Sue Booher……