Bertha Lee Woodruff Obituary in Union Point at Watts Funeral Home

Obituary For Bertha Lee Woodruff

Bertha Lee “Sister” Gibbs-Woodruff was the second born of eleven children to the late Henry Ford and Rosie Lee Gibbs on March 14, 1949 in Inverness, MS.

Our beloved sister transitioned on November 20, 2024 to be with her husband Rev. J.T. Curtis “Dank” Woodruff, two sons, the oldest son who transitioned in September of 1969 and Keith Bernard Woodruff, her brothers: W.T. “Bud” Gibbs, Johnnie B Gibbs, Henry Lee Gibbs, her sister: Rosie “Badgal” Gibbs, maternal grandparents: Joe and Laura Walker, paternal grandparents: Floyd and Florida Gibbs, paternal in -laws: Mrs. Mammie Rhodes Woodruff and Mr. William Henry Woodruff, several uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins.

Bertha began her childhood education at Dunleith Elementary School, and she attended various high schools in Mississippi before moving. Bertha was unwavering in her dedication to Jesus Christ, studying her bible and reading her daily scripture every morning, then eating her breakfast. Bertha was a faithful member of Mt Herman Baptist Church, Mansfield, OH and later joined Rock Hill Baptist Church, White Plains, GA, where she served and worked with the Women Ministry, teaching Sunday School, and loving on All God’s Children.

Bertha Lee “Sister” Woodruff will be missed by many. Her legacy and cherished memories we will be celebrated by her entire family, Seven (siblings) Jimmy Lee (Yvette) Gibbs Jacksonville, FL, Alice (Supt Henry) Bradley, Mansfield, OH, Betty Lee Gibbs, Las Vegas, NV, JT Petty, Indianapolis, IN, Willie James Gibbs Sr., Robert Curtis Gibbs, both of Mansfield, OH, Penelope (Eld Laudell) Ford, Cahokia, IL, brother-in-law Columbus “Boot -Tee” (Elizabeth) Woodruff, two aunts Azell Vickers, Pittsburgh, CA, a special Aunt Beulah Granger, Mansfield, OH, one uncle R.C. Gibbs, Bay Point, CA, a godson Joshua Brown, White Plains, GA and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and her church family.

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Saturday, November 30, 2024 - 11:00 A.M.

Rock Hill Baptist Church

1221 Rock Hill Church Rd, White Plains, GA 30678

Rev. J. L. Nunnally, Pastor

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JT PETTY sent Garden of Memories for Bertha Lee Woodruff - November 29, 2024

TO MY LOVELY OLDER SISTER BERTHA, WHOM WAS AS BEAUTIFUL AS ALL THE FLOWERS ON EARTH! RIP JT PETTY

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Dear Aunt Bertha, it's hard to say goodbye. You are no longer suffering and I can take comfort in that, and also knowing that you are at rest with the two great loves of your life, Uncle Dank & Keith, and of course the Lover of your(our) soul, Jesus. I always enjoyed coming to visit from Indiana as a boy on the Grayhound bus with my Mama(Mildred), Aunt Lillian,and all us kids. Then as a young man, and now ito my senior years I always enjoyed coming to visit you and family. I will always remember you opening your home & your heart with acts of kindness. To the Woodruffs,Gibbs, Goings, and Bradley family, and anyone else associated with my Aunt Bertha, and her loss, my heart and prayers go out to you in this time of loss. Nephew: Willie Woodruff Jr., Indiana

Forgot to add my name J.T.PETTY from Avon,In ❤️

To my older sister Bertha, whom I was fortunate enough to have seen twice before you was called home. I have learned that you was such a kind hearted and loving sister. I wish I had gotten to known you way earlier in this lifetime but still I'm grateful for the time we shared. Thank you for catching me up on the family history and the contact we kept through phone calls,text and Facebook! I will definitely miss the Birthday and holiday wishes that you never forgot to shout out! Until we meet again sis rest well and know that you're definitely will be missed by everyone that you touched!RIP

We Love You ❤️ So Much FROM THE FRAZIER GIRLS FROM EAST SAINT LOUIS ILLINOIS MILEY, MILYN, MILAH,MILAYA YOUR NIECES ❤️

I forgot to say from Penny Ford Baby Sis from East Saint Louis, ILLINOIS Love My Family

To my Oldest sister Bertha you carried the torch of Mother's assistance well you helped Moma raised all 10 siblings and a host of nieces and nephews you did a fine job we will surely miss you handling all of our information ❤️ and keeping in touch with other family members 🌹 LIFE?

Sorry for your lose to the Gibbs and Bradley Family from the mack family. Mansfield ohio

To my Aunti Bertha I miss you and love you and I know this is your favorite holiday. You always come to Mansfield Ohio to your mother's house and cook and make us breakfast. I'm gonna miss that and I'm gonna miss your sweet spirit, but it will always live on with me And you was a strong woman and you never gave up until God called you home thank God for you being in my life and I will see you again. Love you, your nephew, Cedric, and Heather TANNER and family.

To the family of Bertha Woodruff, you have my deepest sympathy and condolences. You are in my prayers, may God give you strength during this difficult time, love you all from Mo. Doris Vaughn and family.

To the Gibbs & Bradley family we are praying for the family that god will continue to give you strength to get through this difficult time From the New Community Temple Church Family Prayer Warriors (Pastor) Henry Bradley Jr. Mansfield, ohio

To my loving oldest big sister (Bertha) You having fought a good fight of faith There is now a mansion laid up for you, where there is no more sickness no more pain no more sorrow no more falling down (etc) Now you are with your family. Go ahead take your much needed rest, Goodnight I will see you in the morning From your loving sister Elect lady Alice Gibbs Bradley

Lord Jesus, please keep Mama Woodruff safe in your hands. This was our Mama who reared us all up in church. We love you and will miss you. And we will be reunited again someday. Rise in Power.
- Kincaid Muff Mosley

Lord Jesus, please keep Mama Woodruff safe in your hands. This was our Mama who reared us all up in church. We love you and will miss you. And we will be reunited again someday. Rise in Power.

Our prayers go out to the Gibbs/and Woodruff family in Ohio. Bertha was a true solider and a woman of God, and she will truly be missed. From Martha Catchings and Kary Kincaid Mosley Columbus Ohio.

Ms. Bertha, I'm truly going to miss our twice a month talks; especially you telling me I travel too much and need to stay home. My sincere condolences to the family of Ms. Bertha. May she RIP. I learned so much from you in our children's Sunday school class in the late 70s and 80s; the beattitudes, the disciple, (my favorite was Bartholomew)the books of the Bible,the fruits of the Spirit. Oh, I'll never forget Dank's 1st sermon:You Must Be Born Again from John 3:16. The memories of cleaning out your cabinets after Sunday school until I decided not to come back after Sunday school. You were such a joy to know, visiting with you at cuz Eva Humphrey's house. Now you are resting with some of the best that have gone on to be with God. I'm still in shock I didn't make it back to Georgia to see you before you departed this life. See you in the morning! Junava Jackson

Bertha, we love and miss you. You will be in our hearts forever. Columbus and I send our love and prayers for comfort and peace to the entire Gibbs family. Bertha was always a warm and welcoming sister-in-law who opened her heart and home to us for many years when we traveled from Ohio to Georgia. She loved her family. May she rest in peace. Columbus & Ellen Woodruff