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Ruth “Red” Taylor Woods

Birth
Wheeler Springs, Houston County, Texas, USA
Death
20 Jun 2005 (aged 84)
Sacramento County, California, USA
Burial
Coachella, Riverside County, California, USA Add to Map
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Ruth passed away peacefully on June 20, 2005 in Sacramento, CA. She was born April 21, 1922 in Crockett, Texas. Beloved mother of Joann (Joyce) Woods-Richardson and Sharon Woods-Taylor. Devoted grandmother of DeAnita Richardson-Brewster, and Evan Hakansson. Cherished great-grandmother of Brianna and Xavier Brewster. Preceded in death by husband Sampson Woods in 1971, and also leaves behind a host of loving relatives and friends. Ruth spent her life caring for and helping those around her. She worked in the health care field, operated a Board & Care Home for the elderly, was a notary, an Early Childhood Educator in public and private schools, and served many years as a community activist in the Oak Park and Meadow View areas. Visitation will be at Morgan and Jones Chapel of Chimes, 4200 Broadway from 3-7 PM on Thursday, June 30, 2005, (916) 452-4444. Funeral Service will be held 11 AM on Friday, July 1, 2005 at New Hope Baptist Church, 3700-32nd Street. Interment service will be immediately following the funeral at Monument Hill Memorial Park in Woodland, CA.
Contributor: Emma Barrett (50900183)
Ruth passed away peacefully on June 20, 2005 in Sacramento, CA. She was born April 21, 1922 in Crockett, Texas. Beloved mother of Joann (Joyce) Woods-Richardson and Sharon Woods-Taylor. Devoted grandmother of DeAnita Richardson-Brewster, and Evan Hakansson. Cherished great-grandmother of Brianna and Xavier Brewster. Preceded in death by husband Sampson Woods in 1971, and also leaves behind a host of loving relatives and friends. Ruth spent her life caring for and helping those around her. She worked in the health care field, operated a Board & Care Home for the elderly, was a notary, an Early Childhood Educator in public and private schools, and served many years as a community activist in the Oak Park and Meadow View areas. Visitation will be at Morgan and Jones Chapel of Chimes, 4200 Broadway from 3-7 PM on Thursday, June 30, 2005, (916) 452-4444. Funeral Service will be held 11 AM on Friday, July 1, 2005 at New Hope Baptist Church, 3700-32nd Street. Interment service will be immediately following the funeral at Monument Hill Memorial Park in Woodland, CA.
Contributor: Emma Barrett (50900183)

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  • Created by: Carol Hoch
  • Added: Jan 25, 2016
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/157446313/ruth-woods: accessed ), memorial page for Ruth “Red” Taylor Woods (21 Apr 1921–20 Jun 2005), Find a Grave Memorial ID 157446313, citing Coachella Valley Public Cemetery, Coachella, Riverside County, California, USA; Maintained by Carol Hoch (contributor 47059088).