Going Home . . .
Birds in flight symbolize the end of a Christian life. One bird is shown leaving the flock and "Going Home" to their final reward. The three remaining birds continue their journey through life with peace of mind, knowing that their lost loved one is now in God's hands.
Ida Lindsey Woodard, 86, passed away on Wednesday, February 13th, 2008 in Humble, Texas. She was born on February 18th, 1921 in Haynesville, Louisina to Laura Palmer and Joe Lindsey.
"Mother Woodard" was preceded in death by her husband William Woodard and is survived by 2 daughters: Geraldine Bruce & husband Virdia of Houston, Texas and Bertha Woodard of Houston, Texas; 4 grandsons: Lovell Bruce & wife Phyllis, Sylvester "Sly" Bruce & wife Louan, James Bruce & wife Donese, and Ali Woodard; 4 granddaughters: Janeena King & husband Michael, Jacqueline Bruce, Barbara Bruce, and Virdie Bruce; a host of nieces and nephews; as well as many other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services were held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, February 21st, 2008, at at the Houston International Church of God located at 15030 Marine Road, Humble, Texas 77396, phone number (281) 441-9503 followed by a procession with police escorts to Paradise North Cemetery located at 10401 West Montgomery Road , Houston, Texas 77088, phone 281-445-1201 for Committal Rites & Interment.
Ida will never be forgotten and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Remember all those Christian songs we used to hold so dear? Well, now I get to listen to the Celestial choir up here. I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring; for it is beyond description, to hear the angels sing. I know how much you miss me, I see the pain inside your heart; but I am not so far away, we really aren't apart. So be happy for me, dear ones; you know I hold you dear, be glad I'll spend my birthday, with Jesus Christ this year. I send you each a special gift, from my heavenly home above. I sent you each a memory, of my undying love. The love our family has, is better than pure gold; love was always most important, in the stories Jesus told. Please love and keep each other, as our Father said to do, for I can't count the blessings, He has for each of you. Know I'm 'oh so happy', and wipe away the tears, remember I'm spending my birthday, with Jesus Christ this year.
Mom, through the years you've touched many lives with your understanding
ways, your outgoing faith and your gentle smile. That's why so many will
always remember you in their hearts. I love you too. You're in good
hands now.
Love, your daughter ..... Geraldine.
