Vessie Victory McCuller

Vessie married John Wesley Maxey about 1916. John (son of Richard M Maxey and Mildred Martha "Mattie" L. Turnley) was born on 14 Jun 1892 in Louisiana; died on 7 Jan 1963; was buried in Aimwell Cemetery, Zwolle, Sabine Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Her FindAGrave Memorial page, created by Janice Williams Langley, had the following obituary posted:

SHREVEPORT, LA - Funeral services celebrating the life of Lola Mae Walker, 93, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 30, 2010 at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel. Officiating will be Bro. Ed Gonzales and Bro. Skip Noble. Interment will follow in Aimwell Cemetery in Aimwell, LA. Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Sunday, August 29, 2010 at the funeral home.

Lola was born on March 25, 1917 in the Vines Chapel Community between Zwolle and Many, LA to Mr. and Mrs. John W. Maxey who have preceded her in death. She passed away in Shreveport on August 27, 2010. Also preceding her are her daughter, Dorothy Lafitte of Shreveport, LA; her sister, Gladys Coldwell of Port Arthur, TX; her late husband, Elmer H. Woodle and sister, Laura Woodle of Many, LA.

Lola attended and graduated Aliance School. She grew up and lived around Many and Zwolle before she moved to Shreveport. After she was married to her late husband, Elmer, she lived in Shreveport ever since.

Lola was a devoted, gracious, loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was retired from the W.F. Woolworth Co. in Shreveport. She organized the reunions of the retired Woolworth's employees and brought together old friends and co-workers for fond memories and fellowship.

Lola loved to quilt, crochet, cook, tend her flowers and "run the roads" especially visit the Smokey Mountains and her family and friends out of town.

She was a long time member of the Mansfield Road Baptist Church, which she attended "every time the door was open" as long as she was able. Her favorite expression was "I sure do love this church and I'll be here till I die", and she was. Without saying it she was a true Christian lady and loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with all her heart and soul.

Her passing has left a void in the lives of us who knew and loved her, but those of us who know the Lord Jesus are confident that one day, we'll all be reunited again in a place where death, disease and sin no longer exist. Only Love. "O Death where is your victory? O death, where is your sting? (1 Cor. 15:55.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, James L "Jim" Walker of Shreveport; one son, Johnny W. Woodle and wife, Wanda of Keatchie, LA; one sister, Oleta M. Thornton of Shreveport; 5 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Pallbearers will be Huey Wyatt, Bud Lowery, Bill Cox, Joe Paul Maxey, Shelton Havard, Mark Gribon, and Lance Gribon.

To some, the caring of someone with Alzheimer's Disease might be a burden, but to her husband, it became an honor and privilege to minister to and serve someone he cared so deeply for. "In sickness and in health so long as we both shall live".

Sincere thanks go to the caring staff of AGAPE Hospice, especially Elaine, Lisa, Skip, Donna and Vita, thank you dear friends. To special friends, Peggy and Thomas Baldwin, Dee and everyone who visited and brought food, your love and support throughout this time, we give eternal thanks and God bless you.

Published in Shreveport Times on August 28, 2010

Family/Spouse: Omer Gay Caldwell. Omer was born on 4 Jun 1921 in Louisiana; died on 14 Jan 1990 in Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Oak Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Many, Sabine Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Her FindAGrave Memorial Page, created by SFC Duffie and Kathy Moore, links her to Cecile H. WOODLE (1921-2003, FAG # 38825392)

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Obituary below copied from her FindAGrave memorial page, created by Robert A. Edwards

Obituary as found at Warren Meadows online at www.warrenmeadows.com

Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Woodle, 84, of Many, will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 11:00 am at Pendleton Assembly of God Church in Many, LA with Rev. Daniel Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Ft. Jessup Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 5:00 pm at Warren Meadows Funeral Home in Many, LA.

Mrs. Laura Woodle was born on January 25, 1925 in Many, LA and passed away on June 8, 2009 in Many, LA. She was preceded in death by parents, John Wesley and Vessie Maxey; husband, Ruben Woodle; daughter, Patsy Havard; infant son, Donald Woodle; infant grandson, Eric Blayne Carter; and sister, Gladys Caldwell.

She is survived by her daughter, Vickie Lynn Rashal & husband Dwight of Anacoco, LA; Son-in-law, Sheldon Havard of Many, LA; Sister, Oleta Thornton of Shreveport, LA and Lola Walker of Shreveport, LA; Granddaughters, Shelly Gribbin, Rena Lewis and Stephanie Post; Great Grandchildren: Aaron Rashal, Tawni Post, Alycia Post, Miranda Lewis, Mahala Lewis, Lance Gribbin, Patten Gribbin; Great-great Grandchildren: Nevaeh and Jayden; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Pallbearers will be Jerry Woodle, Lloyd Woodle, Grover Woodle, Billy Gay Caldwell, Mark Gribbin, Lance Gribbin, Jonathan Lewis, and Julius Havard.