Fayretta Woods

On January 21, 1939, Fayretta Thompson, the youngest of 8 children was born to Abbie and Alice Thompson of Muskogee, OK. She attended Langston Grade School and Manual Training High School, where she graduated, in Muskogee. She played basketball, was a majorette, and managed to be an honor recipient during her high school years. Fayretta was saved at a very young age. She attended North End Church of God In Christ, in Muskogee, under the leadership of Supt. Fred D. Lawson, where she was one of the main pianist, at the age of 13. She played for numerous revivals and trained a host of singers and musicians. In 1956, she was united in holy matrimony to Rev. Amos L. Woods Sr. of Tulsa, OK and to this union, four children were born. In the 1960's, she was the 1st African American Woman to work for Michigan Bell Telephone Company, mastering the switchboard. She continued to build her musical skills at the Mattie Moss Clark Conservatory in Michigan. In the 1970's, she became the first Black woman to work for GM-EDS Headquarters, until she retired in the late 1990's. She was voted into the Seraphic Mass Association by theCatholics (Capuchins). She served faithfully as First Lady of Dequindre Church of God In Christ, Woods Cathedral C.O.G.I.C and finally New Mt. Zion, totaling 54 years, working in all capacities whenever God needed her. She was a very quiet, reserved, virtuous woman, always observant, sharp dresser and very opinionated. Always the source of encouragement and kind-hearted guidance, she grew to love “Take Me To The King”, by Tamela Mann. Mother Woods transitioned from this life on April 7, 2016. She is survived by her loving husband, Dr. Amos L. Woods Sr. of 59 years, four children; Felicia McTaw (Clyde) Michigan, Angela Metoyer (Tony) Colorado, Amos L. Woods (Trina) Virginia, LaShawn Walker Virginia Grandchildren: Brittany and DeJuan McTaw, Michigan; Shannon and Brandon Metoyer, Colorado; Amos Woods III(Tyesha), Michigan; Jerrell Mathis, Georgia; Kearah Swain(Glen), Michigan; Armonta, Trinale, and Jyair Woods, Virginia; Yuri Wooten(Khallid), Michigan; Thomas Reginald Walker, Virginia: Siblings; Joy L. Wilson of California; Sister-in-law: Mae Thella Tillman (Fred) Michigan, Charles Scott (Debra) Ohio. Mother leaves a host of loving relatives and friends to cherish her memory.

Fayretta Woods

January 21, 1939 - April 7, 2016