Malanka Woods, 47, passed Tuesday, January 16, 2024 in Midland, GA.
Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 p.m. EST, Monday, January 22, 2024 at Gaines Chapel A.M.E Church in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Richard Carter, officiating. Interment following at Lakeview Memory Gardens. Public viewing will be on Saturday, January 20, 2024 from 2-5 p.m. EST.
Malankaโs loving memories will be cherished by her loving husband VanDarren L. Woods, her loving mother Brenda L. Long, her father Henry S. Crawford, her oldest loving daughter and son in law Kaylin D. Ivey and Henry C. Ivey Jr., her loving youngest daughter and son in love Kendal D. Long and Christian K. Brewer, her two precious granddaughters Ryan K. Brewer and Skylar F. Ivey, her four loving sisters and three loving brother in laws, Natalie V. Mackey, Marcus A. Mackey, Kristie R. Adams, Kenyatta L. Adams, Octavia N. Crawford, Ashley M. Isome, Brandon Isome, three nephews and five nieces.
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Sending our love and deepest sympathies to you and your family
Christopher and Kim Hand
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Condolences to the Woods Family and I pray for strength and comfort during this time of sorrow. She was beautiful person and now she with God smiling down on us all. The Herren Family
My absolute deepest condolences goes out to the entire family. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. My prayers are with you all - Markita James-Smith
My absolute deepest condolences goes out to the entire family. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. My prayers are with you all
To the Woods/Long Family: Our sincere condolences to the family. May the Lord comfort and strengthen you all during this time. Psalm 30:5. -The Keith Family
Praying for the family & friends of the one and only Malanka Long Woods! To know her was to love her fashionable, funny and full of life self! I'll cherish all of the memories from Carver Elementary to being a client in her styling chair and beyond. I'll never forget all the conversations and laughs we shared. To the family, May God comfort you all today, tomorrow and the days to come! Love, Shamecca Byrd Nelson
My heartfelt condolences are with the family in this unfortunate time. May the Lord comfort and guide you all through this sorrow. Rest in Heaven Malanka. -Sam Hargrove
My deepest sympathy to the Long/Woods Family. The family is in my thoughts and prayers. Zacharas Jakes
May God give each of you His peace and comfort. Malaika was a beautiful person and will certainly be missed. RIH, pretty lady! Princess Crittenden-Walton
From your friend Dallas fitzgerald and family. R.I.P MALANKA!
To the long and wood family.my you find consolation in the word.psalm 121 I will lift up my eyes unto the hills,from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, Which made heaven and earth.
May the God Of love and comfort bring peace and strength at this time of loss. Dorothy McCoy Fortson and Family
My deepest and sincere condolences to the Woods and Long family. My prayers that God will provide peace and comfort during this difficult time. Malanka was a beautiful soul and will be truly missed. May the beautiful memories you have continue to bring a smile to you all. Rest well beautiful! ๐โค๏ธ๐๐ฝ Donna & Jada Crowell
Prayers for the Family of Malanka. May GOD'S PEACE be with you during and after these times. Tommy and Nikita Sellers
Our deepest sympathy and Condolences go to the Woods/ Long entire family.I ๐ that God will grant all of you the strength that is needed during this most difficult time. Wanda Woods Thorne and Family.
Prayers for the Woods and Long Family.
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Malanka "Fat" was a wonderful person who touched the lives of many. May you find strength and solace in the memories you shared together. Sincere condolences, Adrain & Londen Mackey, Twyla Chester
My sincere condolences to the family ๐๐ฝ May God bring you all peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Love Angie Carter-Clements and Family
Our sincere and deepest condolences to the Woods and Long Families. Praying without ceasing for strength and comfort. Michael and Aqua Glover
Heartfelt prayers & condolences for The Woods & Long family! Fat will truly be missed! I will forever cherish our conversations, good laughs & good times! Who am I going to get the latest news from? ๐ Simply a beautiful, fun soul, inside & out! Until we meet again! Rest Easy my Friend! LaTresa Carter-Robinson
My deepest condolences to the entire family of Malanka. My prayers go out to you all. With love, Stacey Adams
Malanka was always so kind and genuine. She will truly be missed. My condolences to the family. May God continue to hold you near during your time of need.
The Draytons
My condolences to thae Family. She has gained her wings.my prayer are with that Family. She will truly be missed. Rest On My Friend Rest On.
Condolences to the family, GOD give you all comfort! Gwen Pitts, Phenix City, Al.
Condolences to the family, God give you all comfort.
Sending my deepest condolences to the Wood/Long family. Malanka will truly be missed...such a Beautiful soul. Love Lacreshia James Brown and family ๐
My heartfelt condolences to the Woods and Long family. May God keep you covered during this time. Kedra Myrick๐๐พ
Prayers for strength, peace and understanding. God bless all family and friends who mourn the loss of Malanka. Deepest condolences, Shaunlonnicka
My friend you will truly be missed so many times you had so many comforting words for me but what I do know God has gained a very special angel condolences to the family Linda Blackshear
Sending heartfelt condolences to the family. I pray that God will strengthen your hearts during this difficult time. Rest easy Pretty Ladyโค๏ธ๐๐พ
Marketta
My heartfelt condolences to the Woods and Long family. We will all love and cherish the memory of Malanka's beautiful soul. I will never forget my BVE and Carver elementary years with her and family. May you all be blessed with love, peace, comfort and understanding. Kimberly Fluellen & the Thomas Family
Praying for the Long/Woods family during this moment of loss and deep sorrow. Malanka's legacy lives on and will never be forgotten. You all have our deepest condolences. Ivan & Kristin Hughes
Praying for the Long/Woods family during this moment of loss and deep sorrow. Malanka's legacy lives on and will never be forgotten. You all have our deepest condolences. Ivan & Kristin Hughes
๐Sending my deepest condolences and love to the family during their time of bereavement๐. I will never forget coming from Kansas spending the summers here and always being with you, you always treated me and my bad little brother (airair)like family lol. Now your with the Lord and your healthy, more beautiful, and most of all pain free.
โค๏ธAngelicaโค๏ธ
My heartfelt condolence to the family. "FAT" you will truly be missed.
Dwayne Mackey
Sending my Heartfelt Condolences to The Family and all of those who were touched by the sweet spirit of Malanka.
The Moffett Family, Phenix City, Al
Sending my deepest condolences to the Long/Woods family. Malanka's spirit will live on in her daughters & granddaughters. Family I am praying for strength, peace and comfort unto you. Our God is a keeper and comforter! We love you all!
Corey & Vicky Neal and Meghan Obleton
Sending my love, prayer and deepest heart felt condolences to the Wood and Long family. Malanka will truly be missed. ๐ช
Deepest sympathy and condolences to the Woods and Long family, the Lord will provide and supply all yours needs , doing this trying time. Linda Smith
Sending our heartfelt condolences to the Long-Woods Family. May God give you all the Strength, Comfort and Peace needed at this time. Malanka will be greatly missed. (Proverbs 17:17)
My deepest condolences and prayers to Malanka family. I will always cherish the memories we shared while sitting in your salon chair. Rest well beautiful, you will truly be missed.
Sending My Condolences, Hugs , Love and Deepest Sympathy to the Love and Woods Family, Prayers to the Entire Family ๐๐พ๐๐๏ธ
Amanda Lewis & Family
My deepest sympathy to the Woods & Long family. Schwanica Nixon
-Bianca Hervey
Sending my Condolences to the Long and Woods family. Praying ๐ God provides you comfort in the this difficult time. Malanka you will be truly missed. Love you Rachel Henderson &Family โค๏ธ
I am so sorry for your loss, sending prayers to The Wood and The Long Family๐๐๐๐๐ Melvin&Angelia Jackson Sr. Phenix City,Al.
Sending my heartfelt condolences to the entire Woods and Long family. Malanka was a beautiful person, gem and soul. May you memories always be with you all. Sending Prayers to the entire family!!! Kimberly Brundidge-Parham
My heartfelt condolences to the family and to all who love and will cherish the memory of this beautiful soul. May your precious memories always give your heart a reason to smile in the days to come๐๐๏ธ T. Garrett Hicks
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