It is with both joy and sorrow that we announce the transition of our beloved mother and grandmother, Minnie Wooden, age 85, of Marianna, FL. She peacefully entered eternal rest on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Tallahassee, Florida, at her daughter's residence, surrounded by family. Minnie Wooden was the cherished daughter of the late Jimmy and Maggie Pollock of Bascom, Florida, and the devoted wife of the late James Wooden Sr. She leaves behind her sister, Ivory Harris of Miami, Florida, and brother, Gene Pollock of Miami, Florida; six children: Wienick Wooden, Sr. (Sylvia) of Chester, Virginia, Jeffery Wooden, Sr. (Jeanne) of Greenwood, Florida, Cedric Wooden, Sr. of Marianna, Florida, James Wooden, Jr. of Marianna, Florida, Quentin Wooden of Marianna, FL, Beverly McCall (Tommy) of Tallahassee, Florida; one godson, Billy White of Marianna, Florida; along with fifteen grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A gathering to reminisce and rejoice about Mrs. Minnieβs walk on this side of heaven will take place on Wednesday, May 7, at 6:00 pm at Peoples Funeral Home on 2876 Orange Street, Marianna, FL.
The home-going service for Mrs. Minnie will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 1:00 pm at the Second West Missionary Baptist Association, located at 4110 Herring Ave., Marianna, FL 32448.
The interment will immediately follow at Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church cemetery, under the directions of the caring staff of licensed professionals at Peoples Funeral Home with the repast in the church fellowship hall, located at 2662 Poplar Springs Rd., Marianna, FL.
Flowers are welcomed or monetary donations can be made via check to Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church to support the ministry that Mrs. Minnie Wooden so loved. Please add Minnie Wooden to the memo line so we can properly thank you.
Angela Robbins sent Living Spirit Dishgarden for Sister Minnie Wooden - May 07, 2025
Corlus Pope sent The Peace Lily for Sister Minnie Wooden - May 06, 2025
Our prayers and condolences are with the Wooden and Pollock families and all that loved Minnie. May the God of all comfort give you beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. Ethel McGriff and Family
We are all so very sorry for the loss of this wonderful woman. My mother met Minnie when they were both in correction school. You will truly be missed.
May all of you find strength and courage to accept God's will and find comfort in the love and many memories she left each of you. My condolences to all the family. You all have my best wishes and sincere prayers.β€οΈππ½βοΈ
My most sincere condolences to you Cedric and all of your siblings and entire family. May God comfort and strengthen each of you in this hour.
We grieve with you the lost of Sis. Minnie. Our hearts are filled with sorrow. Knowing that Sis. Minnie has no more physical pain and is in a better place brings joy to us. May God bless the Wooden family and give you comfort during this time of sorrow.
Our hearts and prayers are with the Wooden family during this time of sadness. We are praying that the love of our Savior Jesus Christ will cover each of you in a mighty way. We encourage Cedric & Beverly to cherish Mrs. Minnie's legacy. The memories of her gentle strength and humble spirit will live on forevermore. With warm regards, The Neals.
With deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the Pollock and Wooden Families. May the Lord's words give you peace and comfort during your loss and time of grief. Horace & Ammie Williams
Prayers of Comfort, Strength, and Peace during this Season of Loss and Challenges.
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