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Ms. Shirley “James” Woodson

Passed 02/26/2025

Obituary For Ms. Shirley “James” Woodson

Ms. Shirley “James” Woodson 82, of Vienna GA entered into eternal rest on Wednesday February 26 2025.

Graveside Services for Mrs. Shirley ''James'' Woodson 82, of Vienna GA will be held Saturday March 15, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Cemetery , Pinehurst GA.

On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and community friend were called to rest. Mrs. Shirley James Woodson was born on July 1, 1942, in Jones County, Georgia to the parentage of the late Rosie Mae Cooper and Frank James.

At an early age she joined the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church and later she joined the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church and was an Usher for many years. She was joined in Holy Matrimony to Reed “Diggy” Woodson Jr. in 1963. To this union six children were born: Shirleyane James of Warner Robins, Georgia, Timothy Woodson Sr. (Vantressa) of Warner Robins, Ga, Travis Woodson of Vienna, Georgia (preceded in death), Tyrone Woodson (Carolyn) of Dawson, Georgia, Shamondra Woodson (Anthony) of Dawson, Georgia, and Reed Woodson (Ilica) of Elko, Georgia.

She was preceded in death by her late husband Reed “Diggy” Woodson Jr., three devoted brothers, Eugene Cooper of Gordon, Georgia, Frank Cooper of Hawkinsville, Georgia, and Joe James of Unadilla, Georgia. She was preceded in death by four sister Chtery James Byrant of Hawkinsville, Georgia, Odesse Rivers, Hattie Mae Bunkley, and Virginia Bivins all of Gordon, Georgia. She was preceded in death by three grandchildren and one great grand-child and one daughter-in-law. She also leaves to cherish her memories 28 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren, One sister-in-law, Bertha Woodson and one brotherin-law Joshua Woodson Sr. and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and sorrowing friends.

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Our condolences to the family during your time of bereavement. Rev. Lewis (Catherine) Burden

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I am so sorry for your loss and I will continue to Pray for you and your family!!

Theresa Tomlin

Mama I'm really gonna miss you 😔 you were my best friend for life. My heart is broken in so many pieces 💔. Please watch over me and my family. Rest in peace 🙏 Mama I love and miss you dearly 🥺😭

Shamondra Woodson

Sincere Heartfelt Sympathy extended as you grieve and celebrate the life of your Beloved Family member Shirley Woodson. Prayers of Comfort and Healing during your Hours of Bereavement and Sorrow. Serving God and Country, Vesta

Vesta Beal Shephard

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