Frances Woods Obituary in Greensboro at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home

Obituary For Frances Woods

Mrs. Frances Smalley Woods departed this life on Monday, January 10, 2022 at Moses Cone Hospital. She was born in Lincolnton, GA., on November 5, 1956 to the late Mr. Thearnest Smalley, Sr., and the late Mrs. Hester Blackwell Harris.

Frances was a 1975 graduate of Grimsley High School. Before retirement, she was employed for 24 years at Wesley Long Hospital. In addition, she was a co-owner of Ambiance Events Center in Greensboro, NC., where she was loved and known by everyone who frequented her establishment.

Sports-minded, Frances was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Her other interests included caring for her great-grands, traveling with her family, and dining out. Truly, Frances fiercely loved her family and friends. She will be sorely missed for her beautiful smile, her quiet nature, and laid-back demeanor.

In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her beloved son, Terry B. Woods, Jr. (TJ), and her brother James Smalley.

Left to forever cherish her memory are her loving daughter Tamika Woods Coleman (Marquis); her adoring grandchildren Nyquan Arant (Carolyn). Demerus Huntley, and Terianya Woods; her cherished six (6) great-grandchildren; her sisters Mary R. DeGraffenriedt, Marveen R. Perkins (Angelo), Veria R. Franklin, Earlveen S. Hawkins, Evelyn S. Ratliffe, and Ida Smalley Hiler; her brothers Arthur L. Soloman (Turk), Joseph Soloman, Sr. (Myrt), and Theo Smalley (Joyce); a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends, whom she loved dearly and who loved her dearly.

A service honoring her life will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 11 am in the Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel at Perry J. Brown Funeral.

Professional services are entrusted to Perry J. Brown Funeral Home.

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Prayers go out to my Aunt Frances family and all the lives she has touched. The world my have lost her body, but her spirit will always live on in our memories. Rest in peace "Aunt Diva". Your nephew Marvin, Erica and family.

my prayers go out to the family France was my class mate may God bless her. Debora Clemons Tinnin

My condolences to the family🌹

My condolences to the family praying for your strength and comfort at this time. Dawn Patterson

Dear Joe and Myrtle,
I was sorry to hear of your sister's passing, and extend my deepest condolences. Trust in the Lord's Peace and Love, for it and He will surely see you through.
Brenda C. Jones

Aunt Frances, the Diva of all Aunties. Your "star" may have dimmed here for us left behind, but I know you are shining bright as the Sun in heaven with TJ, Grandma and Granddaddy. It was speaking with you and you telling me how you stopped smoking cigarettes got me to quit smoking cigarettes, over six years ago. You will be missed greatly. Love your nephew Wesley Rankins

frances you was a special friend to me i am goin to miss you dearly you always had that smile no mater what venoria douglas [nora

Frances you where a good and special friend I will miss you forever. Love Karen Burton

The Barrett Siblings will always love you and cherish your memory, Frances. No doubt about it, you were our sister!! Myrt, Vivian, Eddie, Rita, and Walter ("Onion)

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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