Zora Louise Williams Woodson Obituary (1952

Zora Louise (Williams) Woodson was born August 31, 1952 in Lunenburg County to the late Kermit Eckerson Williams and the late Frances Louise Williams. Sixty-four years later Zora entered peacefully into her Heavenly Kingdom on August 5, 2017 at home surrounded by loved ones. Along her journey, Zora accepted Christ at an early age and joined Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Victoria, Virginia. She remained a faithful member on the choir, Missionary Ministry, and as the Assistant to the Clerk. She was a graduate of Central Senior High School, Victoria, VA; however, she also attended Lunenburg H.S. during the period of segregation and participated in the band as a clarinetist. Zora attended Southside Community College, Alberta, VA pursuing a degree in Pre-teaching. The impact of her story is told in family and friendships formed throughout her life. Zora was an industrious woman and acquired many friends and life-long relationships while employed at Aileen Corporation (table attendant/cutter), Clover Yarns (weaver), and Lunenburg Correctional Center (correctional officer). Family was one of the most endearing parts of Zora's life. She was joined in matrimony to Melvin Leon Woodson, Sr. December 22, 1973. To this union were born two of the joys of her life, Melvin Jr. and Astrid. In 1985, she took in her youngest sister, Melissa, and raised her as she had promised their mother. Zora lived her life through simple pleasures: spending time with family, loving on her precious grandsons, cooking/eating, and watching her favorite TV shows, Wheel of Fortune, Westerns, Steve Harvey, Walker Texas Ranger, and Dancing with the Stars. She was an advisor, protector, provider, and joy to everyone she encountered. Her infectious laugh, penetrating smile, loving nature, and honesty will truly be missed. Cherishing her precious memories are a devoted former husband Melvin Woodson Sr., one son Melvin Woodson Jr. (Rachel) of Roanoke; one daughter Astrid Woodson of Farmville, VA; one brother, Rives Williams (Caroline) of Meherrin; five sisters Connie Reese (Mark) of Kenbridge, VA, Julia Gee (Phillip) of Hilton Head, South Carolina; Celia Miller (Howard) of Meherrin, VA; Mary Lee (Antonio) of Durham, NC; and Melissa Gayles (Cetric) of Farmville, VA, four grandchildren: Leon, Samuel, Byron, and Michael Woodson, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and devoted friends. Wake service: Friday, August 11, 2017 from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. in the Chapel of S.P. Jones and Son Funeral Home, Kenbridge, Virginia 23944; Funeral Service: Saturday, August 12, 2017 @ 12:00 P.M., Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 404 Kings Road, Victoria, Virginia 23974; Reverend Wendell Brown, Pastor Interment: Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery, 4763 Lunenburg County Road, Keysville, Virginia 23947