'Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you' (John 14:27)
'Let not your heart be troubled' (John 14:1)
Sister Rosetta Brewton Woodruff was a devoted wife and mother, who always put the interest of her family first. She saw to it that her family, child, and love ones were given the best she could provide, in loving care and spiritual nourishment. She was born to the parents of Mr. Felton Brewton, Sr. and the late Mary Ann Brewton on February 28, 1963. She was a 1981 graduate of Claxton High School. She was united in Holy Matrimony to Kenneth Woodruff on March 23, 1984 in Claxton, GA. To this union, one son was born, Christopher Woodruff.
She joined the St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, Daisy, GA at an early age under the leadership of Rev. C. L. Anderson, where she served as a faithful member. She was the President of the Missions Auxiliary. She also sang in the choir.
Later, she joined Bethel A. M. E. Church, Surrency, GA under the leadership of Rev. Vivian B. Woodruff where she served until she was called home to be with the Lord. In her spiritual growth and walk with the Lord, she attended Bible study faithfully. She will be remembered the most for her untiring service with the Women's Missionary Society, where she served as secretary. She worked on the Finance Committee. She was also a choir member.
She was an active supporter of Living Word Christian Center Church in Lyons, GA under the leadership of Bishop Caverous J. Boggs where she served on the Women's Auxiliary, attended Bible study faithfully and sang in the choir.
On January 22, 2009, God reached out His hand and called her home. She leaves to cherish her memories a devoted husband, Kenneth Woodruff and a son, Christopher Woodruff. A loving father Felton Brewton, Sr. of Claxton, GA; A father and mother in-law: Thomas and Rev. Vivian B. Woodruff; four sisters: Paulette (Rev. Donnell) Benjamin, Debra (Stanley) Mincey, Bernette Brewton, all of Claxton , GA and Tamika Brewton of Washington, D.C. four brothers: Earl (Gwen) Brown, Warnell (Lucille) Brewton, Felton Jr. (Trina) Brewton, all of Claxton, GA and Donnell (Shirley) Brewton, of North Augusta, S.C. two sister in-laws: Rev. Sharlene Woodruff Hendley and LaWanda Stewart-Burrison.
She also leaves to mourn, four Godchildren; ten aunts: Gertie Mae Appleby of Salisbury, Maryland, Bertha Gross of Boston, MA, Ella Mae McCloud of Pembroke, GA, Loretta Brewton, Clara Brewton, Catherine Brown, Rosetta Burgess, Willie Jane McCray, Edna Mae (Jimmy) McKever all of Daisy, GA and Louise (Richard) Penn of Savannah, GA three uncles: Paul Brown of Salisbury, Maryland and Johnny (Mary Alice) Brown of Daisy, GA and Roosevelt (Lillie West) Brewton of Claxton ,GA one great-aunt: Pauline Walker of Statesboro, GA one great-uncle: Manzie Lee of Tampa, FL and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and sorrowing friends.
Visitation - Tuesday, January 27, 2009 from 12:00 - 6:00 and the Wake Services will be held from 7:00 - 8:00 at King and Son's Funeral Home Chapel in Glennville, Ga.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 11:00am at St. James AME in Glennville, Georgia with burial in the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery in Claxton, Ga.
King and Son's Funeral Home of Glennville, Ga. is in charge of arrangements.
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