Mrs. Bessie Woodson Obituary in Blytheville at McDonald-Horne Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Mrs. Bessie Woodson

Mrs. Bessie Woodson, 78, of Osceola, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 in Marion, Arkansas. Born on January 21, 1942 in Crawfordsville, Arkansas she was the daughter of CD and Ophelia Johnson Hampton. Mrs. Woodson was a retired employee on American Greetings in Osceola and was a member of St. John Full Gospel Church where she sang in the choir and served on the Hospitality Committee. Mrs. Woodson was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Roosevelt Woodson, a son, Eddie Mitchell, and a granddaughter Summer Gladney. Mrs. Woodson is survived by her sons and daughter in laws, Derrick and Sandra Mitchell, Anthony and Denise Woodson all of Osceola, Arkansas; Ervin and Elaine Woodson of Benton, Arkansas, Brian and Jasmine Woodson of South Haven, Mississippi, and Courtney and Shalonda Woodson of Marion, Arkansas; her daughters and son in laws, Phyllis Hall of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Cynthia and Samuel Snipes of Marion, Arkansas; Caretta and Warren Barbee also of Marion, Arkansas and Hollie Jones of Owasso, Oklahoma; twenty-five grandchildren, her brothers, Nathan Broadway, and Johnny Wood; her sisters, Martha Moore, Odessa Broadway, Mamie Rollins, Shirley Dunomes, Dianne Jones and Anita Hudnall; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Private funeral service will be conducted Saturday, April 4, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.at St. John Full Gospel Church, 414 South Broadway Street, Osceola, Arkansas. Pastor Robert L. Johnson will deliver the eulogy with burial to follow at Whiteside Cemetery. In compliance with the CDC, the Arkansas Funeral Directors Association and the Governor, only immediate family members are permitted to attend funeral services. We will be observing this order. This is necessary to protect the health of the family, the public and our staff. Sorry for the inconvenience, thank you so much for your understanding. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mhfuneralhomeinc.com McDonald-Horne Funeral Home is in charge of all services and arrangements.

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An Angel gone to heaven you will be missed here on earth. Sending out prayers to the family. Love Mr.Tyrone & Mrs. Gloria Hudlun and Family.

There are times when there are too few words left to heal us,it seems so cruel to lose one so dear. Time may dull the pain but we will never forget Bessie. Love JB, Peggy, Dorthy, and the entire Johnson family

To the Mitchell & Woodson Family, Ms. Bessie was the sweetest person I have ever known. She treated me like one of her owned. She loved the Lord and was not ashamed to let you know it. Her come voice would always get your attention. She's with the Lord now, but she will always be in my heart. Jerry Hall

My ever-loving Big Sister, who was my second mama. I remember us all together under one roof with Mama. Seem like we was being bad kids messing around (me and my niece) and I was placed on punishment. Guess what my punishment was? I had to sit in her room with her until she got tired. That felt worse than the "switch". For years, I dwell on how she handled that scenario, and it brings about a Smile. That was Love. My Big Sis, you brought the most wonderful lives into this world to demonstrate your Love. I will always cherish, miss, and love you. Thank you for leading the way and setting the example. Shirley Dunomes

Be strong and couraged do not be afraid do not be discouraged for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go and we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him who have been called according to his purpose blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted. (Odessa)

Dear Family,Please accept my sincere condolence at this difficult time.God Bless you RAY. aunt Boots.

THANK YOU RAY: As I sit here thinking and remembering, I need to thank my sister for being there for me, while you had your own struggles. I looked to you for encouragement. I thank you for the fish and biscuit, for my school picnic. I thank you for the 3-eggs needed for the Easter egg hunt at school. I thank you for letting me ware your penny loafers to graduate from elementary. I thank you for caring for my Gloria, when I went to Florida to pick fruit. I thank God for his Grace and Mercy for holding the train the night we crawled under with baby Phyllis, to the other side.
TO MY NIECES AND NEPHEWS: Mom has finished her job here, and a wonderful job it was indeed. She has left you directions to where she is. If you all will follow the straight and narrow road from earth to our home glory, she will be waiting for you, just resting in the arms of our Father in Heaven. Aunt Martha

I am so glad to have met Ray. She is one of most kind person that I have had the pleasure to meet. God Bless you Ray, and rest in peace. To family please stay with the Lord, if you don't know Jesus, please give your life to Jesus Christ, and you all will see her again with our Father in Heaven. Elmo Peterson

my condolence to the family. I remember Mrs. Bessie a warm hearty -friendly person. I was a co-employee @ Am Greeting with Mrs. Woodson. Sorry to learn she passed Rudolph Frazier NORTH LITTLE ROCK ARKANSAS

my condolence to the family. I remember Mrs. Bessie a warm hearty -friendly person. I was a co-employee @ Am Greeting with Mrs. Woodson. Sorry to learn she passed

To the entire family,I would like to offer my sincere condolences. I'm praying for peace and comfort. Stay Safe and Blessed! The Baker and Hannah Family!

To the family of Ms. Bessie I want y'all to know that I love you all and I am praying for you all, Ms. Bessie was a very sweet person who always kept a smile on her face, she's going to forever be missed. Love the family. Littie Garrett Robinson

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this point and time. Vicki Washington

My heart was truly saddened to hear of the passing of such a wonderful neighbor, family friend and LOVING MOTHER! May the God of all comfort give each of you the peace that you will need in your time of mourning and for your days, weeks, months and years ahead without Ms Bessie physically being here. You each can rest assure that she is now your Angel still ever so lovingly watching over you from heaven above. Knowing now that the we can't attend Ms Bessie's services (covid 19), you all will be in our heart and prayers. Love always Denise (Dee-de) Jackson

Dear Family, We pray the love of God enfolds you during this difficult time. It was with great sadness that we learned of Aunt Ray's passing; please accept our heartfelt condolences. -Sincerely, Jessie and family!
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18