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Funeral services for Bessie Gee Woodard are scheduled for 11 a. m. on Sunday, Sept. 7, 1997 at Bethlehem Christian Church in Cedar Lake with Rev. Kenneth W. Bree, officiating and Rev. Karey E. L. Gee, eulogizing. A wake will be held from 7 – 8 p. m. on Saturday, September 6, 1997 at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria. Bessie Gee Woodard was born to the late Rebecca and Karey Gee on Nov. 20, 1900 – Cedar Lake, Texas (Matagorda County). She was the third of four children. She acknowledged a belief and commitment in Christ early in life at the Bethlehem Christian Church in Cedar Lake, Texas. Her membership remained faithful until death. Bessie attended the Cedar Lake School and acquired the essential skills to lead a rewarding life. Everyone that knew her remembers her beautiful smile and someone always willing to demonstrate her unyielding love. The skill of cooking and making preparations for her family and others will be long remembered. Bessie and Frank Woodard shared an infinite number of years together encountering many glorious challenges that life could afford. They were the proud parents of John Woodard, Nathaniel Woodard, now deceased, and R. D. Woodard. Jacob Woodard, a loving grandson, was perceived as a parentage son that created a cohesive bond of everlasting love. Mary Alice Jordan, a devoted step daughter provided unyielding love that was above reproach. She also leaves two wonderful daughters in-law: Eloise and Diana Woodard. Etheldred Jordan, a loyal son-in-law shared a void in the family’s framework. Mama Bessie was the proud grandmother of eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. Three siblings preceded her in death, Estella, Frankie, and Nathaniel Gee. A vast number of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends will cherish her loving memories.
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September 5, 1997 |
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Funeral Services for Brenda Faye Woodard, 50, of Houston, formerly of Live Oak, TX will be Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at Jericho City Church, 5200 Jensen Dr, Houston, TX with Superintendent Brian Nelson officiating. Burial will be at Bethlehem in Cedar Lake, TX. She died Saturday, May 24, 2008 in Orlando, FL. Brenda worked as a mail clerk at St. Luke's Hospital for over 20 years. She attended Van Vleck High School and graduated from Evans E. Worthing High School in Houston, TX. After graduation she attended Massey Business College where she received her degree. As an Evangelist at Jericho City Church, she worked with the street ministry, ushered, counseled young women, volunteered for the homeless. She was also an intercessor and missionary. Her passion for taking pictures, stylish flair of clothing and her love for shopping will be well remembered by all who knew her. She always had a smile and a kind word. People who knew her were touch by the blessings she bestowed on people she came in contact with. A dear and precious loved one has departed from us. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ira and Mandy Parker Woodard; her foster parents who raised her, Will and Mamie Lou Edwards; brother, Curtis J. Woodard. She is survived by 5 brothers, Curtis Calhoun (Arelene), Augusta, GA, Robert Clay (Barbara), Richwood, TX, Harrison Woodard, Houston, TX, Lonnie Woodard, Bay City, TX, Micheal Higgins (Anita), Houston, TX; 5 sisters, Doris Collier (Jimmie), Brazoria, TX, Irene Campbell, Lunise Stelly, Marcia Simmons (Vernalder), Linda Clay, all of Houston, TX; Godchild, Brandon Stelly of Houston, TX; 3 stepbrothers, Frank Clay, Davis Clay, Clyde Mayberry, all of Houston, TX; stepsister, Eddie Gilbert, Houston, TX; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Friday, May 30, 2008 at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at Jericho City Church, Houston, TX from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Active pallbearers will be James Leviege, Henry Woodard, Jr., Henry Edwards, Johnnie Higgins, Gary Woodard, Terry Groves, A.J. Smith and Perry Higgins, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Harrison Woodard, Curtis Calhoun, Brandon Stelly, Lonnie Woodard, Micheal Higgins and Sam Lewis. Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria. (979) 798-9113.
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Funeral services for Cleveland Woodard, Jr., 85, of Bay City, will be held at 11 a. m. Saturday, March 17, 2007, at Bethlehem Christian Church Cedar Lake with the Rev. K. W. Bree, eulogist. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p. m. Friday, at the funeral home chapel. He was born in Cedar Lake, Texas, October 19, 1921, to Cleveland Woodard, Sr., and Matilda Merchant Woodard, and passed away March 11, 2007 in Bay City. Survivors include; a son, Cleveland Woodard, III, of Hitchcock, and three daughters, Alma Mayo of Houston, Charlotte Heard (and James) of Freeport, and Teri Thomas (and Jerome) of Humble. Also four sisters, Juanita Murphy and Mammie Smith (and Robert) all of Cedar Lake, Margaret Brown of Danciger, and Matilda Jones (and Elijah) of Smithville; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, devoted companion, Doris Tone Miller of Bay City; and a host of other relatives and friends. Arrangements are with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City.
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March 14, 2007 |
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Born to Kate and Americus Woodard on April 4, 1898, a son, whom they named Cleveland. He grew up and attended school in the Cedar Lake Community, Matagorda County, Texas. He joined church at an early age under the pastorate of Rev. S. L. Brown. He became slowful, but re-affirmed his membership with the church on February 8, 1967. He married Miss Matilda Merchant on December 29, 1920. To this union six girls and three boys were born. He departed this life Sunday, May 28 at 11:50 A.M. He is survived by his beloving wife, 4 daughters, 2 sons, and Prof. E. T. Gee, one sister, 39 grand children, 4 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral service Thursday, June 1, 1967, 2:00 P. M., Bethlehem Christian Church, Cedar Lake, Texas, Rev. Lloyd Brown, pastor
Active Pallbearers: Cleveland Woodard, Jr., Clarence Woodard,
George Woodard, Jr., Elmer Woodard, Robert Lee Smith and Everett
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Funeral services for Crystalline "Crystal" Woodard, 43, of Houston, TX will be Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 1 p.m. at Bethlehem Christian Church in Cedar Lake, TX with Pastor Kenneth Bree officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in Cedar Lake, TX. She passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017 at Sweeny House in Sweeny, TX. Crystal enjoyed poetry, traveling, going to trail rides and attending the Houston Comets and Houston Texans games. She was preceded in death by her parents, Linda and Cuney Mack Woodard; brother, Marshall Woodard; grandparents, Archie and Minnie Ola Woodard and James and Ella Dee Mays. Crystal is survived by her brother, Cuney Woodard, Jr. (Yolanda) of Brazoria; sister, Lorna Winston-Blanks (Duane) of Arlington, TX; stepsisters, Ida Bell (Gerald) of Brazoria, Terikka Faciane (Michael), Federal Way, WA; stepmother, Ruby Washington of Old Ocean; special cousins, Emma Bell, Denia Bolden and Deltry Epps; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Active pallbearers will be Gerald Bell, Keenan Woodard, Justin Woodard, Cuney Montra Woodard, Kerry Woodard and Chris Sweeny. Honorary pallbearers will be Raleigh Woodard, Nathaniel Woodard and Brad Green. Visitation will be Friday, July 7, 2017 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria, TX. Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria, TX. 979-798-9113.
Bay City Tribune,
July 5, 2017 |
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Funeral services for Danny Woodard will be Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem Christian Church with the Rev. K. W. Bree Sr., Pastor and the Rev. Andrew Floyd, eulogizing. Visitation will be Friday, January 5, 2018 in the chapel of Green's Mortuary from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Burial will follow immediately after services at Bethlehem Cemetery. Final arrangements are entrusted with Green's Mortuary at 979-245-3489; online condolences may be sent to greensmortuary.com. Bay City Tribune, January 4, 2018
Danny Lee Woodard Thirty-nine years ago, God blessed Valerie and Roy Lee Woodard with a beautiful baby boy named “Danny”. Danny was born February 6, 1978. He was the pride and joy of Val and Roy Lee and was showered with much love. Danny attended public school and graduated from Van Vleck High School in 1996. Danny attended college briefly at Texas A&I University, but missed home and family too much and returned home. Danny accepted Christ at an early age at the Bethlehem Christian Church. Danny followed in his father’s footsteps and owned his own landscaping business, X-Treme Landscaping. Danny coached a “pee wee’ basketball team. He really loved working with the kids and loved to make them smile. Jaden was a member of the basketball team and when you saw Danny, you saw Jaden. He had a special place in Danny’s heart. Danny was a kind and caring person and was loved by many. He truly loved his family and that love was returned. He was small in size, but had a heart pure as gold and the courage of a giant. Danny would give you his very last and he never gave it a second thought. On October 14, 2017, he saw three hungry little kids that were not his race at Walmart. He pulled over and watched them for five minutes. Danny took the kids into Walmart and got them everything they needed. He blessed the kids so that they could eat for the next few days. He said we should never take for granted that we will have all the time because it can be gone at the snap of your finger. Danny’s life came to an end on Christmas Day, December 25, 2017. He called his Mom and Granny and sent Christmas messages to several of his aunts. One of his final messages simply said, “Wonderful – God is Super!” He will be missed by all who knew him. Danny leaves to cherish his memories, a loving mother, Valerie Woodard; one sister, Johnesha Thomas; one niece, Samantha Goodwin; two grandmothers: Amanda Thomas and Addie Smith, a host of aunts, Velia Smith, Uvon Jackson (Robert), Maudester Woodard-Hall (Michael), Patricia Williams, Flora Williams, Gloria Williams, Annette Williams, Avon Williams, Theresa Williams, Opal Williams (Earnest), Trina Paige (Gary) and Cheryl Woodard (Marvin); four uncles, Ronnie Woodard, George Woodard (Joyce), Edwin Williams and Rev. Kenneth Bree. A Special friend, Chelci Griggs and her children, Tristan Lewis, A’Niyah Lewis and Jaden Lewis; many relatives and many friends.
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Funeral services for Mrs. Earnestine Blanton Woodard, age 59, of Cedar Lake will be held Saturday, March 30 at 11 a. m. at the Bethlehem Christian Church, Cedar Lake with the Rev. K. W. Bree officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in Cedar Lake. Visitation will be Friday until 9 p. m. in the chapel of Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home and Saturday from 10 to 11 a. m. at the church. She was born in Houston Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1937 to Willie Blanton and Lucy Cossey Blanton and died Monday, March 25, 1996 in Bay City. She was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church where she served faithfully as an usher. Survivors include four daughters and sons-in-law , Mrs. Eddie Faye Wyche (and Johnny) of Cedar Lane, Mrs. Marquetta Robinson (and Rodney) of Brazoria, Mrs. Wanda Floyd (and Rev. A. H.) and Mrs. Paralee Brown (and March) all of Cedar Lake; eight sons and seven daughters-in-law Jerry Woodard (and Sandra) of Brazoria, Charles Woodard (and Diana) of Van Vleck, Hollis Woodard (and Brenda) of Brazoria, Ricky Woodard (and Vanessa) of Cedar Lake, Elgin Woodard (and Sharon) of Live Oak, Marvin Woodard (and fiancé Cheryl) of Cedar Lake, Curtis Woodard of Lake Jackson and Jeffery Woodard (and Sherita) of Cedar Lake. She is also survived by one god-son, Volanda A. Carter of San Jose, Calif.; a special aunt who reared her, Mrs. Naomi Murphy of Cedar Lane; a god-mother Mrs. Phema Woodard of Cedar Lane and an adopted mother, Mrs. Myrtle Stewart of Tomball. She leaves three sisters, Mrs. Annie Whitfield (and George), Mrs. Helen Whitfield and Mrs. Dorothy Blanton all of Houston; two brothers, Isaac Blanton and James Cossey both of Hockley; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Estella Marshall; three brothers-in-law Chester Woodard, Lester Urps and Rogers Woodard; two aunts Mrs. Bessie Woodard and Mrs. Emma Woodard and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and a family of many friends. Active pallbearers will include Thomas, Bernard, Mark Blanton, Donald Ray Carter, Terry Groves, Arthur Jackson, Vernon Jackson, Jim Marshall, Reginald Whitfield, Kerwin Williams, L. D. Woodard, Jr., Roy Lee Woodard and Morris Woodard. Honorary pallbearers will include Isaac Blanton, James Cossey, Charles Woodard, Curtis Lee Woodard, Elgin Woodard, Hollis T. Woodard, Jeffery Woodard, Jerry Woodard, Marvin Woodard and Ricky Woodard. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Eddie Woodard Jr. on Oct. 31, 1978. Arrangements are with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home.
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March 28, 1996 |
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Funeral services for Emma Woodard, 95, of Cedar Lake, will be held at 1 p. m. Thursday, Feb. 26, 1998 at the Bethlehem Christian Church in Cedar Lake, with Rev. K. W. Bree officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in Cedar Lake. Visitation will be Wednesday until 9 p. m. in the chapel of Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, and Thursday from noon until 1 p. m. at the church. Mrs. Woodard passed away Thursday, Feb. 19, 1998, at Matagorda General Hospital, Bay City. She was born in Brazoria County, Texas, Saturday, Jan. 4, 1902, to Bob Williams and Daisy Williams. Her religious affiliations included membership with the Bethlehem Christian Church in Cedar Lake, where she was a strong supporter, both spiritually as well as financially. She was humble in her Christian endeavors, and faithful to the cause of Christ. In her many years of devoted membership at Bethlehem, she worked dutifully, and proved to be a good follower. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ola Mae Bell of Cedar Lake; five grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Mrs. Roxie Grice (and John) of Brazoria; one step-granddaughter; six step-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends which include the Bethlehem Christian Church family. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Woodard, in 1975, as well as nine siblings. Serving as active pallbearers will be the deacons and elders of Bethlehem Christian Church, as well as Robert Carter, Monroe Carter, Otis Bell, Michael Bell, John Grice, Dwight Sanford, John Alexander and Hollis T. Woodard. Honorary pallbearers will include Morris Alexander, Quenton Bell, Michael Bell, Shanton Bell, Otis Bell, III, Dwight Bell, Charles Bell and Remus Woodard. Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home in Bay City.
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February 25, 1998 |
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Faye M. Williams Woodard was born on September
30, 1920 in Cedar Lake, Texas to the late Joel Williams, Sr. and
Clarinda Gee Williams. Faye was the oldest of seven children. She
confessed Christ early in life and became a member of Bethlehem
Christian Church, Cedar Lake, Texas. Upon moving to Houston, Texas,
Fay united with Scottcrest Christian Church under the leadership of
Rev. David Truscott. There she served as a faithful member,
presiding as president of the Christian Women's Missionary Society,
choir member, and Sunday school teacher.
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Girtha Lee Williams Woodard, daughter of Williams Sr. and Clarinda Gee Williams was born January 27, 1932. She began her career as an educator in the Wharton ISD and retired after 28 years of service with the Van Vleck ISD. She acknowledged a belief and commitment to Christ early in life and was baptized by the late Reverend R.H. Paige at Bethlehem Christian Church, Cedar Lake, Texas. Later she was one of the founders of the University Christian Church in Houston, Texas where she served under the leadership of the late Dr. E.W. Rand and Reverend Thomas Griffin. Upon returning home to Cedar Lake, she rejoined her home church, Bethlehem Christian Church in Cedar Lake, Texas where she remained a loyal member until she departed this life. She departed this life on Monday, July 8, 2013 at The Colonnades Skilled Facility in Pearland, Texas at 3:30 a.m. She leaves to mourn: her husband, Horace Woodard Sr. of Cedar Lake, Texas; four children, Cheryl Williams, Horace (Cheryl) Woodard Jr., Fayetta Wamget all of Cedar Lake, Texas, and Renee’ Hill of Houston, Texas; nine grandchildren, David, Michael, and Erica Williams; Candace and Chelsea Woodard, Christina (Horace) Lewis; Joel Wamget; Schyler and Scharnell Hill; five great grandchildren, Gabriel McDonald, Taylor Bonner-Williams, Serenity Burnett, Josiah and London Lewis; two sisters, Wilhelm Moye of Cedar Lake, Texas and Tena Simien of Sweeny, Texas. Funeral Services will be held at the Bethlehem Christian Church in Cedar Lake, Texas on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at 1 p.m. Final arrangements entrusted to: Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria, Texas; 1211 S. Brooks Street, Brazoria, Texas 77422; (979) 798-9113.
Bay City Tribune, July 10, 2013
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Mrs. Janie Lee Woodard, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hawkins was born May 14, 1900 in Cedar Lake Community, Matagorda County, Texas. At an early age she confessed Christ and became a member of Bethlehem Christian Church under the pastorage of Rev. Sam Brown. She united in Holy Matrimony to Nathaniel Woodard, Sr. and to this union one son was born. She departed this life Sunday, January 16, 1975 at 12:00 P. M. in Matagorda General Hospital, Bay City, Texas.
Mrs. Woodard leaves to
mourn, one son, Nathaniel Woodard, Jr. of Cedar Lake, two
granddaughters, Mrs. Sophie Guidry from the Bahamas and Mrs. Mary
Jane Payne of Alaska. Three great-grandchildren, four sisters,
Maggie, Polly, Arie and Crisella and one brother, Leon Hawkins and a
host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Active pallbearers: A.
B. Jones, Lexie Williams, Alexander Johnson, Charles Washington,
Jasper Washington, Henry Washington Funeral program Courtesy of Vera Petteway-Nyormoi
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Jefferson Woodard, 67, a resident of Bay City passed away in the John Sealy Hospital in Galveston March 20. Survivors include: wife, Mrs. Georgia Mae Woodard of Cedar Lake: 1 daughter, Pearline Woodard of Cedar Lake; 2 step-daughters, Mrs. Shirley Petitt of Van Vleck and Mrs. Earnestine Woodard of Cedar Lake; 2 sisters, Mrs. Sallie Fisher of Houston and Mrs. Emma Mack of Brazoria; 2 brothers, Frank and Tom Woodard of Cedar Lake. 17 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the True Light Missionary Baptist Church in El Maton Saturday, March 24, at 1 p. m. with Rev. Florence Brown officiating. Interment will be at the Bethlehem Cemetery in Cedar Lake. Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Daily Tribune, March 23, 1973 |
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Funeral service for Jimmie Lee Woodard, 66, of Brazoria will be Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Christian Church in Cedar Lake with Rev. Kenneth Bree officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in Cedar Lake, Texas. He died Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Sweeny Community Hospital in Sweeny, Texas. He was a 1966 graduate of George Washington Carver. He was an avid Dallas Cowboy's Fan, enjoyed going to blues concerts and trail riding. He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Minnie Ola Woodard; brother, Cuney Mack Woodard, nephew, Marshall "Pete" Woodard and sister-in-law, Linda Woodard. He is survived by his brother, Raleigh Woodard (Estella), Pearland; step-brother, Nathaniel Woodard (Marie), Austin; buddies, John Henry Johnson, Jerry Johnson and Rayfield "Tot" Bell all of Brazoria and other relatives and friends. Active pallbearers will be Justin Woodard, Keenan Woodard, LaBradford Green, Arthur Woodard, Michael Bell and Rodrick Woodard. Visitation will be Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria. There will be viewing at the church on Sunday, May 19, 2013 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. only. There will be no viewing afterward. Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria at (979)798-9113.
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Funeral services for Joe Woodard, 79, of Houston, formerly of Cedar Lake, will be held 1 p. m. Saturday at Bethlehem Christian Church in Cedar Lake with the Rev. Kenneth Bree officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Christian Cemetery. Visitation hours have been set from 11 a. m. to 9 p. m. today at the Dixon Funeral Home chapel in Brazoria. Mr. Woodard died Jan. 6, 1992. He is survived by a daughter, Pearline Johnson of Brazoria; a sister, Nancy Morgan of Brazoria; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Kerry Woodard, Albert Woodard Jr., Reginald Woodard, Cuney Mack Woodard, Jarvis Helms, Howard Maxie, Michael Maxie and David Jones Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Albert Woodard Sr., Archie Woodard, Raleigh Woodard, Lockie Woodard, Raymond Simmons Sr., Raymond Simmons Jr., Horace Woodard, Otis Woodard, Dave Ward, Elijah R. Simmons, Brian D. Simmons and Brandon Simmons. Arrangements are with Dixon Funeral Home, Brazoria.
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January 10, 1992 |
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