Mabel "Mickey" L. Woods Obituary (1949 - 2020)

Mabel "Mickey" L. Woods entered into eternal rest on Thursday April 09, 2020. A Private Family Service and Burial will be held. THE BEGINNING...A time to be born.Mabel Louise Woods was born on October 9, 1949 in Harvey, WestVirginia to the late Charlie Rivers and Geraldine Woods-Cheese, she wasthe fifth child of seven girls. LIFE'S JOURNEY...A time to live.Mabel graduated from Mount Hope High School in Mount Hope, WestVirginia before relocating to White Plains, NY following her big sisterDee. Mabel worked for Nestle Co. for over 20 years and then CrownePlaza leaving on disability. She became a member of Bethel BaptistChurch and was a member of the Missionary Ministry. Mabel was a down home girl and a friend to all. She was affectionatelyknown to many as "Mikey." She LOVED to help people! She lived by themotto: "If I Could Help Somebody....then my living shall not be in vain."For the last two years, Mikey was the caregiver for her sister Emma andgreat-niece Malia. Mikey kept everyone informed of what was happeningin the family and the community. It was a sad day when she moved out of135 S. Lexington Ave.; she lost her Lexington Ave. view. She enjoyedcooking, cleaning and spending time with her family and friends. Herchitterlings, greens, and pound cake were always a staple at our familydinners and gatherings. The family gatherings will NEVER be the same.She will be sorely MISSED! Although she had grandchildren, nieces andnephews, she fell in love with her great nephew Woody. It's too bad he'sso young that he will never know the love she had for him. GOING HOME...A time to mourn and a time to sing and rejoice.Mabel lived her life her way. All who came in contact with her was blessedin some way due to her love and concern for others.Mabel leaves to cherish her precious memories, her 1 and only daughter,Nicole; 3 sisters, Florence Robertson Clack, Emma Cheese and AngelaDavis; 3 grandchildren, Niya (Britny) Isabell, I'Shon Banks and Ma'KaylaGairey; special great-niece and great-nephew Malia and Woody; alongwith a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mabel was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie Rivers and GeraldineWoods Cheese; life-long partner, Wilbur "Jay" Teachey; and her sisters,Delores Mines, Sadie Thomas, Irene Woods and Chiquitta Cheese-McCray. Please use our guestbook to express your condolences to the family.