Miriam Downs Woodruff Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Miriam Downs Woodruff of Winnsboro, South Carolina, born in Pinetops, North Carolina, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Miriam left this world on September 12, 2024 at the age of 96, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Miriam is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Miriam's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Posey Edgar Downs, Sr. and Annie Wells Downs; and her husband Ivan Earl Woodruff of Winnsboro, SC.. She is survived by: her sons, Warren Eugene Woodruff (Debra) of Simpsonville, SC and Ben Woodruff (Beth) of Wilmington, NC; and her grandchildren, James Woodruff (Tracy), Ashley Woodruff, Banks Woodruff (Melissa) and Alison Killian (Rally). She is also survived by 8 great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Monday, September 16th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Winnsboro First Baptist Church (1373 Newberry Rd, Winnsboro, SC 29180). A funeral service was held on Monday, September 16th 2024 at 3:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Cemetery Fund of the First Baptist Church, 1373 Newberry Rd, Winnsboro, SC 29180.
