Gregory Funeral Service | Gastonia, NC

Obituary For Lillie Woods Sadler

Lillie Mae Woods Sadler was born on November 26, 1954 to the late Laura Jane June Woods and the late Willie “D” Davis Woods of York, South Carolina. She transitioned peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday; July 1, 2020.

Lillie was a 1973 graduate of Hunter Huss High School and furthered her education at Miller Motte Business College with a degree in Accounting. She had a passion for cooking and she was a great cook. She worked at Hampton Inn Motel and Pa-Ted Springs in Belmont, North Carolina.

She was an active member of Center Baptist Church where she sang with the Worship Choir and was a member of the Women’s Ministry, Senior’s Ministry, Ushers and chairperson of the Carol and Flower Committee-which was her passion:” I believe in giving people their flowers while they can see them.”

She was preceded in death by her father: Willie “D” Davis Woods and her mother: Laura Jane June Woods.

Memories shall forever be cherished by her two daughters: Sonji Sadler and Jaime Sadler; one son: Nathan Manley; grandchildren: De’nandis Meeks, Sonajzsia Meeks, Courtland Sadler, Jahnaria Sadler, Mazzie Chisholm, J’kandula Wingate and Semere Hagos, Mizani Durham and Zayana Crawford; 6 great grandchildren; sisters: Willie Ellis (Willie), Laura Wilson (Albert), Frankie Brazil (Wayne), Frances Woods, and Deborah Woods McCorkle; one brother: John Woods; three special friends: Marilyn Byers, Connie Humphries and Teresa Neal and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She will lie in state at the funeral home on Tuesday from 6-8.

Funeral: Wednesday; July 8, 2020; 2:30 p..; Center Baptist Church

Visitation: thirty minutes before the service at the church

Interment: Armstrong Cemetery, Gastonia

Masks are required at all services and services will be live streamed beginning at 2:30

Guest Book

Ms. Lillie will be missed. When I heard of her passing my heart was aching for her family...family was everything and the pictures in her home showed her love and their love! My thoughts and prayers to the family during this time.

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Lillie Mae was one of the sweetest people anyone could ever meet. She loved helping people and was one of the best cooks around. We have been friends for a very long time, and we attended college together. I will always remember Lillie for her infectious smile and wisdom. Rest In heavenly peace. Pamela Mitchell & family.

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Lillie was a great friend, we went on trips to the beach, mountains, and on a cruise together. After our first trip she became the driver when I went to sleep at a red light. Her class reunions were one of our Christmas outings. We ushered at Center Baptist together. I'll miss her. Thelma Foust

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Ms. Lillie was a part of our announcement ministry at Center and we will miss her "Good Morning Center Baptist". A true friend, hard worker, and made some of the best creamed corn ever. Continued prayers to your family. Otis & Veronica McElhaney

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Praying for you and your family during this time Lily was a wonderful person great and loving friend Ben Fewell

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I am Deeply Saddened of a WOMEN I have KNOWN since I was 14, Lillie was the Grandmother to My Nephew and Neice. She loved her Family and Now She is with Her Mother in Heaven! She answered the Call when God Came to get Her. Lillie you Gained Your Wings and Will forever Be Loved. Shannon & Buster Benton

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Ms Lillie was a beautiful spirit! She will be missed by her church family! Lynette Johnson-Cureton

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This Beautiful lady will truly be missed. I love you Aunt Lillie..

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My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of loss. De Yarda Darby

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So sorry for your loss. Lillie was a wonderful person. Went to school with her at Myrtle School, then Hunter Huss. Praying for the family.

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Our prayers are with the Woods family, Thomas and Selina Davie

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My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of loss.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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