Frances "Helen" Woody

Frances “Helen” Woody, 84, of Colonial Heights, passed away on January 14, 2014. Born in Richlands, VA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Samuel and Agnes Mitchell Puckett; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Virgil L. Woody; two brothers, Stanley and Hoyt Puckett; and three sisters, Catherine Addison, Dorothy Coe and Louise Fain. Helen was a longtime member of Swift Creek Baptist Church and the Bright Hope Sunday School Class, in Colonial Heights. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her son Mike Woody and wife, Angie of Colonial Heights; daughter, Teresa Henry and husband, Don of Powhatan; grandchildren, Cara, Brandon and Maggie Woody; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 20, 2014 at Swift Creek Baptist Church. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the church, with the Rev. Dr. Steven Felker and Rev. Aaron Bobo, officiating. Interment will follow in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George. The family is being served by the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Swift Creek Baptist Church, 18510 Branders Bridge Rd., Colonial Heights, VA 23834. The family would like to express sincere gratitude to the nurses and staff of the Dunlop House for their exceptional care.