Ruth J. Woods Obituary
The memory of Ruth J. Woods in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who passed away on February 1, 2025 at the age of 86, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth J. Woods to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Ruth may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Queen Esther Smith (Solomom) and Frank Smith; her husband Sam Woods; and her brothers, Dale L. Carter and Landon S. Smith.
She is survived by: her brother Alfred Carter of California; and her aunt Lucille Tompkins of Florida. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, goddaughter, and cousins.
Visitation was held on Saturday, February 15th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the First Antioch Baptist Church (726 W Pittsburgh St, Greensburg, PA 15601). A funeral service was held on Saturday, February 15th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Saturday, February 15th 2025 at the Eastview Union Cemetery (301 E Pittsburgh St, Delmont, PA 15626).
