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Janie Mae Woods

Passed 08/24/2025

Obituary For Janie Mae Woods

Janie Mae Woods, age 78 of Athens, GA passed August 24, 2025.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at The chapel of Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home.
Viewing, Monday 3-6 PM, at the funeral home.

Janie is survived by her children: her eldest son, Anthony LeRoy Pope (Bridgette Pope); her middle son, Demetrius Marcellus Woods; and her youngest son, Jermaine Woods; her grandchildren, Antonio Pope, Derrick Pope, Corrinia Pope, Jada Woods and Jordan Woods; and one great-granddaughter, Jaylani Messiah Woods; siblings, Mildred Pope, Michael Pope (Naomi Pope), Rebecca Scott (Keith Scott Sr.), Dexter Pope (Tracy Pope), Linda Evans (McArthur Evans Jr.), Eugene Pope Jr. (Debbie Pope), and Angela Pope, and her stepmother, Joe Anne Pope. She is also survived by a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.


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1
Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home | Athens, GA

1253 West Broad Street
Athens, GA 30606

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Funeral Service

Sep
2
The Chapel of Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home

1253 West Broad Street
Athens, GA 30606

11:00 AM
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Condolences & Tributes

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My sincere condolences and prayers to Wood family

Patricia Moody

Sending love, light, and condolescences to the family of beloved Aunt Janie.

Shannon McCoy

Sending extra prayers of love and strength to her family. In the time that I was able to share with Ms. Woods was a blessing. One of my favorite patients that made me laugh whenever I saw or talk to her.

Shanika E

My deepest sympathy and prayers to the family

Patricia Moody

Family sorry to hear the passing of Jamie Mae you have my prayer and condolences 🙏🏽

Gloria Heard

Rest well Janie 🕊️

Brenda Huff

My condolences to the family. Janie always had something humorous to say to me. God knew her heart. He was and is our Creator. Rest in peace, Janie. "It is well with your soul".🙏🏼

Alberta M. Lay

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

Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home | Athens, GA

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