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Delma Woods Obituary
WOODS, Delma Home going service for Dr. Delma Maria Lianna Prioleau Woods will be Thursday, December 15, 2005, 12 Noon at Morris Brown AME church, 13 Morris Street, Charleston, SC. with Rev. Joseph A. Darby, pastor. Viewing will be at the church on Wednesday starting at 5:00 p.m. The family will be receiving friends at the church on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. There will be a ceremony of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc at 6:30 p.m. at the church, and sorority sisters are requested to dress in white dresses or suits. Viewing will be at the church on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. until funeral time. Interment will be at Bethel AME Church Cemetery, Georgetown, SC. Arrangements by FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 122 Logan Street, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Delma was born in New York City to Della Prioleau Llanna, social worker, teacher, and law student and to Louis Llanna, artist, who traveled internationally and passed for other nationalities in order to be commissioned for his art work. She grew up as an only child being raised by her grandmother, Maria Tucker Prioleau, Native American (Cherokee), and founder of a private school and a grandfather, Edmund Prioleau, an AME Minister and entrepreneur. Much of her early life was spent in New York City and Georgetown, South Carolina. She attended Howard University in Washington, DC where she earned her BS and MS degrees in psychology. During her matriculation at Howard she was inducted into Alpha Kappa Alpha National Sorority. Form nay years, she served as a clinical psychologist and counselor in the District of Columbia School System and in the Dade County School System in Miami, Florida. Subsequently, she earned her Ph.D degree in Clinical Psychology from Walden University. Her Ph.D dissertation was done at the University of the District of Columbia and Howard University and involved original research in the field of Creativity. Her thesis was entitled, Creativity and the Influence of Birth Order. During this time, she married Dr. Roy Woods, Internist and Immunologist. They have been the proud parents of three children, Roy Woods, Jr., Edmund Prioleau Woods, and Delma M.D. Woods. Delma was always blessed with high levels of energy and commitments to help others with a particular interest in children. Just a few of her interests and contributions have included the following, 1.) founding the Morris Brown AME Church Community Theatre Company for young people, 2.) past president of the Charleston Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, 3.) Co-founder of the Annual Health and Wellness Fair, which has been renamed by her colleagues: The Dr. Delma M. Woods Health and Wellness Fair, 4.) dedicated work to the Auxiliary of the National Medical Association, 5.) Jazz columnist for the Charleston Chronicle Newspaper, 6.) Previous host of Jazz International on WPAL Radio, 8.) Business Manager for Woods Medical Center, and 8.) Devoted child of God. Delma appeared to live a full life and one highlighted by service to others. While many of us at times floundered around looking for purposes, she appeared to have found it. She knew that this life was just a test; a preparation for her eternal life into which she ascended on December 11, 2005 at 3:20 p.m. Yes, she knew as the scriptures teach us: "Anyone who holds onto life just as it is, destroys that life. But, if you let it go, you'll have it forever-real and eternal." She is survived by her husband, Dr. Roy Woods; three children, Roy Woods, Jr., Edmund Prioleau Woods, and Delma M.D. Woods; two grandchildren, Aenjel Maria Woods and William Dozier, and a host of other relatives and friends. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.
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Memories and Condolences
for Delma Woods
Maria F. Prioleau
January 12, 2006
Dear Mother,
I love you and miss you. I have always loved you from my birth and the time we met as Mother and infant. You are always in my prayers and will be forever. I'm glad that you can now rest happily and peacefully in the bosom of the Lord. May God and the angels be with you FOREVER.
LOVE, Your Daughter, MARIA FRANCINE
Georgianna Townsend
December 26, 2005
Dr.Roy Woods & Family, Our sincere
sympathy to you during your time of grief. We pray that the love of our dear heavenly Father keep and comfort you,as you now celebrate the life of your loved one in her shared smiles and heartfelt love.
God Bless you,
Pastor Johnny & Georgianna Townsend
& Family
Jessie B. Washington
December 18, 2005
To Dr. Roy L. Woods & Family
May He Comfort You
He Walks With Us
The road of life may take us where we do not care to go
Up rocky paths, down darkened trails, our steps unsure and slow.
But our dear Lord extends His hand to hold, to help, to guide us.
We never have to feel alone for He walks close beside us.
May you find strength in God's presence at this time.
May His love be your comfort.
From Ms. Jessie B. Washington & Ms. Rebecca Washington-Simmons
Carolyn Kiracofe
December 16, 2005
I was very sorry to hear of Delmar's passing. I voluntered with her when our children were in school. She always gave 100% and I was proud to have know her.
Carolyn Kiracofe
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Abraham Woods
December 15, 2005
How sweet it is to have great memories of a beautiful, stately, and eloquent lady, my aunt Delma. I thank God for her unconquerable soul.
Free at last, free at last, thank God almighty, Delma's free at last. Your nephew, Dr. Abraham L. WoodsIII(Pop) Urologist in Orlando, Florida
erika jones
December 14, 2005
dearest dr. roy woods and family;
i would like to express my deepest condolences to u all in the passing of mrs woods. she will be sadly missed and she has left a legacy in her stead. my prayers are with u all and especially u roy woods jr.
Bert & Viola Moore
December 14, 2005
To Delma and the Woods family. May God keep you through your time of sorrw. You and your family are in our prayers.
THELMA NELSON
December 14, 2005
I DID NOT KNOW YOUR WIFE/MOTHER. FROM READING HER PAGE I FELT THE LOVE AND CARE THAT SHE EMBELISHED THE WORLD AND HER COMMUNITY WITH. ALL THE LOVE AND WARMTH THAT SHE HAD IN HER EARTHLY BEING. JUST TO READ OF THE THINGS THAT HER FAMILY DID LONG BEFORE SHE ENTERED THE PICTURE TO ASURE THAT SHE WAS AFFORDED THE THINGS THAT SHE NEEDED TO MAKE IT IN THIS LIFE SHOWS THAT SHE CAME FROM GOOD STOCK. I FEEL THAT THE FAMILY ESPECIALLY DR WOODS AND THE CHILDREN WILL NOT FORGET HER AND WILL TRY THEIR VERY BEST TO CARRY ON WITH THE THINGS THAT SHE HAS SET UP IN THE CHURCH AND COMMUNITY.
MAY GOD FOREVER SMILE UPON YOU AS YOU CELEBRATE HER UNIQUE LIFE.
THELMA NELSON
Marsha Hassell
December 14, 2005
Dr. Woods and Family,
Delma was my friend, my confidant and collaborator. She will be sorely missed.
Marsha Hassell
Ida Spruill
December 14, 2005
Delma:
My sister, my girlfriend, my mentor....
Your spirit will live on.It is in all of us!
You played and lived all the songs of life!
You taught me that,"Your health is your wealth"
I smile when I think of the tables,chairs and cold chicken as we prepared for the annual health fair at the city gym.
Thank you!
You are safe now.....my sister.
Ida J. Spruill
Co-Founder:Delma M. Woods Annual Health and Wellness Fair
William& Frances Norton
December 13, 2005
To Delma and the Woods family.May God keep you through you time of sorrw. Your in my prayers.
Love MaMa and Family
DWAYNE ELLIOTT
December 13, 2005
TO THE WOODS FAMILY:
DR. WOODS,
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND FAMILY DURING YOUR TIME OF LIFE CELEBRATION.
GOD WILL WIPE AWAY ALL OF YOUR TEARS. THE LORD KNOWS JUST HOW MUCH WE (EACH ONE OF US) CAN BEAR.
CONTINUE TO LOOK TO THE HILL.
MAY THE LORD BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALL IS MY PRAYER.
DWAYNE L. ELLIOTT(DR. ROY WOODS' OLD PATIENT)
Timothy Lee
December 13, 2005
As I reflect on ALL of the experiences I have shared with my "Aunt Delma," the "FIREBALL" story will always be my favorite and ranks at the TOP of my list of fond memories. My deepest sympathies to Uncle Roy, Roy Jr. Edmund and Del. Know that she will always be remembered and loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Please call on me if I can ever be of service...Timmy
Tricia Cummings-Lecque
December 13, 2005
Dr, Woods & family: I remember Dr. Delma Woods as "the voice of jazz" on WPAL. I had an opportunity to tell her how much I admired her and the music she played when I trained as a "DJ." She was warm and full of life. I want to convey my heartfelt sympathy to you and yours. May God grant you comfort and peace.
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