Lucille "Momo Woody" Woodham's Obituary
Lucille Singletary Woodham better known as Momo Woody entered this world on September 16, 1922, and passed from this world on June 23, 2016.
Funeral services for Lucille will be held Saturday, June 25, 2016, at 5 pm at Castor Baptist Church in Leesville. Ministers officiating will be Rev. Danny George and Rev. Morris Goins. Burial will follow in the Castor Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Visitation will be Friday, June 24, 2016, from 5 pm until 10 pm and on Saturday, from 10 am until time of service at the church. Pallbearers will be, Flint Smith, Jeremy Poe, Hunter Woodham, Colbie Christ, Chris Draughn, Aaron McKenzie, Conward Woodham and Nathan Jackson.
She leaves behind, sons, Wayne Woodham (Vickie) of Leesville, Eddie Woodham (Patti) of Siloam Springs, AR, Rocky Willard (Carolyn) of Northport, AL & Dean Dixon of Pineville, LA; daughters, Sissy Turner & Carolyn Smith(Jerry) of Monroe; brother, Frank Singletary of Pitkin; 25 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren; 20 great great-grandchildren and 96 foster children.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Carrie Squyres Singletary; husband, Jesse Edward Buck Ned Woodham or PaPa Woody; daughters, Jeane Reid & Jeanne Poe; brothers, Jack Singletary, P. J. Singletary and Gerald Singletary; sisters, Dimple Perry, Georgie Singletary & Clara Thompson; two grandsons, James E. Woodham & Troy Smith and two great grandkids, Cody & Jaden Marshall.
Mrs. Lucille was a native of Vernon Parish where she worked for many years cooking in the lunch rooms and serving children in the Vernon Parish Schools. Caring for children was one of her many passions. She and Mr. Ned were one of the first families in this area to open their home for foster children. For over fifty years Mrs. Lucille, better known to most as Momo Woody, loved and nurtured some 96 foster children; some of these children finding a forever home and family with the Woodhams. She was a long time member of Castor Baptist Church and served as the church treasurer for many years. Mrs. Lucille loved going to church services, attending WMU meetings, helping with vacation bible school, and assisting with any other activities that would keep her church strong and allow her to witness to others. Some of her other passions included gardening, quilting, and cooking. At any given time, you could stop in at Momo and Papa Woody’s for a good home cooked meal. She always kept food on the stove ready to feed anyone that may come by. Mrs. Lucille was a true homemaker. She took pride in teaching her grandchildren the tricks of the trade. She spent her last few years living as a resident at the Woodland’s Nursing Home. Even though her health would not allow, she attempted to continue her nurturing ways for the other residents and staff there. Many have stories of her asking to “let’s make biscuits” or offering to make a quilt for someone she thought may be cold. The family would like to say “Thank You” to those at The Woodlands that did love and care for Momo Woody as one of their own for her last few days. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her but oh how happy she will be to finally be home with her Jesus, Buck, and all of her other precious family that has been waiting for her in Heaven.
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