Mary Woodson

Mary Jean Woodson passed away on the morning of January 15, 2021.

Mary was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on December 23, 1954. She was one of 15 children, born in the union of EL Bowls and Deloris Bowls. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers Eddie Charles, Willie Earl, and Vance David Bowls.

Mary attended Horace Mann Elementary & Central Middle School. She was educated at Paseo Highschool. She continued her college education at Pioneer College to study Business Administration and also attended Manual where she received her Certified Nursing Assistant license. She then joined the House of Heavilin Beauty College, where she became a Cosmetologist. Mary's love for children led her to become a Licensed Childcare Provider for about 15 years. Later on, she returned to Metropolitan Community College to complete her Degree in Business Administration. While Mary attended Manual, she met her soon-to-be husband Darrell Sr. Mary and Darrell Sr. married on June 7, 1975, and were blessed to be married for 45 years. Under their union, Mary and Darrell had twin sons Darrell Jr. & Deron Woodson and daughter Moneshia Woodson. Mary accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior under the leadership of Elder Hubert Lambert Sr. at Faith Mission Church. She was appointed by Elder Lambert to  help the Home Foreign Mission Department where they would visit the sick, nursing homes, provide home cleanings, and serve at funerals. She served at Faith Mission Church as a Sunday School teacher  and a Vacation Bible School teacher for several years. She helped open the door for the youth to minister at the Knowles Home . Through Mary’s faithfulness, she was promoted as a Deaconess while serving in other areas. She also worked in the Junior Usher Board Department. As time went on the Lord lead her husband and family to join Calvary Chapel COGIC. At Calvary, Mary served as a greeter, assisted with the Women’s YCC and also participated with the Food Pantry. Mary leaves to cherish her legacy: husband Darrell Woodson Sr, twin sons Darrell Jr. (Briana) Woodson, Deron Woodson, daughter Moneshia Woodson, her greatly beloved granddaughter Khayli Woodson. Uncle Prentis Bowles of Edwardsville, KS., her sisters, Airlean (Harvey) Bruce, Osa Sanders, Lois (Dennis) Lenley, Vickie (Michael Sr.) Johnson, Joyce (John) Yarbough, all of Kansas City, MO. and Elaine (Franco Sr.) Glaze of Arlington, TX. He leaves five brothers James Bowls, Bruce (Jacqueline) Bowls, Gilbert (Delores) Bowls, Robert Bowls, all of Kansas City, MO., and Dean (Kym) Bowls of Lansing, KS. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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