of Quitman, AR
January 22, 1938 - December 27, 2014
Sandra J. Woody, 76, of Quitman passed away December 27, 2014. She was born January 22, 1938 in Marked tree, AR. to the late William E. Smith and Opal Kent Smith.
Sandra graduated from Southern Arkansas University Tech in 1977 after earning her degree in Commercial Art. She was a talented artist and she had a love for painting portraits.
She retired from the Methodist Children home in Little Rock after many years of dedicated loving care as a Foster Parent. She was a mother to many and through the years enhanced the lives of numerous children and teenagers.
Sandra was a longtime member of House of Prayer Church in Springhill where she was actively involved. She taught the New Beginners Sunday School Class for twenty years. Sandra was also the past Chapter President of Aglow Ministries in Conway. She dedicated her life to serving the Lord and helping others. She also loved writing poetry and leaves many meaningful poems for her family and friends to enjoy.
Sandra is preceded in death by one grandson; Brandon S. Dixon.
She is survived by one son; Lonnie Woody of Wooster, one daughter; DeLaena Dixon (Gary) of Quitman, one sister; Joan Tirey (Jim) of Batesville, AR., two grandchildren; Sebrina Smith (Jacob) of Quitman and Andrew Dixon (Leanne) of Quitman, six great grandchildren; Hannah Hayes, Turner Dixon, Sara Dixon, Ciara Dixon, Dallas Dixon, and Jody Smith, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other family.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at House of Prayer Church in Springhill with Pastor Denny Distin officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Monday, December 29, 2014 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway.
Serving as Pallbearers will be Andrew Dixon, Jacob Smith, Shawn Johnson, Birdy Smith, Brian Frost, and Dan Barden. Honorary Pallbearers will be Andrew Dilbeck, Michael Finton, and Jay Pratt.
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13 Condolence(s)
Deraine K. Luce
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Ms. SANDRA I'm so glad u out of pain N can finally breath that deep breath of fresh air n u can do it N heaven. U will b missed.
Latoya Uekman
Monday, December 29, 2014
Ms. Woody will surely be missed. Praying for the family in there time of need.
Brandy Pratt
Monday, December 29, 2014
It was an honor to know such a beautiful child of our King! I love you Mrs. Sandra.
Jolene
Sunday, December 28, 2014
I will always cherish the time I spent with Ms Sandra especially the last few months. I will miss her more than words can say and yet I know she left a legacy that will last forever!!! I love my Dixon clan!
Faith Reese Reynolds
Sunday, December 28, 2014
DeLaena I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom! She was a special lady! May God wrap you in his loving arms of peace and comfort during this difficult time. She is full of life and joy walking those streets of gold with the Angels!
Cathy Dickerson
Sunday, December 28, 2014
You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gary & Kathern Crafton
Sunday, December 28, 2014
She was a wonderful person. We are so sorry for your loss.
Love The Craftons
Tammy Lauterbach
Sunday, December 28, 2014
What a dear, sweet lady Ms. Sandra was to know! I so admired her artwork - such talent! She will be missed! My condolences to all of her family.
Dena and Ray Reagan
Sunday, December 28, 2014
DeLaena, Andrew and the whole gang: We are praying for you and the whole entire family in this time of grief. God Bless You all. We love your family like our family! If you need ANYTHING, please let us know.
Love you guys,
Dena and Ray
Linda G. Hardin
Sunday, December 28, 2014
The Frost's
Sunday, December 28, 2014
We are sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Stephanie Allen "Sivils"
Sunday, December 28, 2014
Sad to have heard of your loss. Sandy was a sweet and gentle soul. Praying for all the family and friends that were close to her. She is in heaven and her health has been restored! Praise The Lord!
Joanie Smith
Sunday, December 28, 2014
Ms. Sandra was a huge part of our family. The legacy she leaves thru my kids under her teachings will go on for many years. She was dearly loved by each of us and I am greatful to have known her this side of Glory. She will be greatly missed.