Miriam Carrie Smith Woodrich

PREMIER ISSUE 10/12/84 – 7/7/16

Beauty COVER STORY A Celebration of Life!

July 15, 2016 10:00 AM

WHAT’S INSIDE!

“Her Story…”

A detailed account of

A Life Fulfilled!

“Order of Service” True Praise & Worship!

Thanksgiving for her Life…

FEATURE STORY:

Miriam Smith

“Mimi” Beautiful, Inside & Out!

Woodrich

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: Tributes of Love & My Life in Pictures!

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10/12/1984 - 7/7/2016

Miriam Carrie Smith Woodrich was born on October 12, 1984 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Miriam is the daughter of Minister Kermit and Willie Lou Smith. She grew up in New Orleans and graduated from St. Martin’s Episcopal High School in 2002. She continued her education at Louisiana State University, graduating in December 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and receiving her Master of Education in May 2012 from University of New Orleans.

enjoyed spending time with her family or venturing to various spots enjoying the local bands, numerous concerts and New Orleans’ own greatest festivals, dining in our city’s notable restaurants or watching the latest movie at their favorite theater in the same seats at Canal Place with her husband.

Miriam was a nurturer, exhibiting a quiet demeanor, ensuring stability and order for her family to excel.

Miriam was an astute, accomplished and well respected middle school science teacher having served at Christian Life Academy of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, her Alma Mater St. Martin’s Episcopal High School and Sacred Heart Academy. She poured her heart into all the students she served.

Miriam was a beloved educator. Her family, friends and loved ones will continue to be proud of her many accomplishments and the indelible mark she left on all those whose lives she touched.

Miriam was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents.

Miriam accepted Christ at an early age, and was a member of Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church No. II under the leadership of Pastor Sam J. Johnson. Pastor Johnson affectionately named Miriam “his church baby” because she was the first baby born under his tutelage. Miriam’s love for God was shown through her loving and caring spirit. She exemplified the teachings of Christ projecting love, acceptance, and strength to all she encountered.

On June 10, 2011, Miriam was united in marriage to Gerard Woodrich. Joined to this union were her step-daughter Ambrosia, her son Aiden, and her daughter Alanah. She was a loving, supportive wife and an excellent mother. She especially

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Miriam passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2016, with her family by her side. She is survived by her husband of five years, Gerard Woodrich; children.

Ambrosia, Aiden and Alanah; her parents, Minister Kermit and Willie Lou Smith; one brother, Roderick Montgomery (Natasha) of Douglasville, GA; two sisters, both of New Orleans, LA, Sondleta Johnson (Pastor Darrick Johnson) and Danielle Brown (Whitney); motherin-law, Carolyn Woodrich; brother-in-law, Wes (Kristie) Dickey, of Rowlett, TX; nieces and nephews, Brianna, Christian, Aalayah, Jeremiah, and Phillip and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and loved ones.

Order of Service Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church II 2601 Jackson Avenue * New Orleans, LA 70113 Friday, July 15, 2016 * 10:00 AM

Dr. Sam J. Johnson, Pastor / Officiant Processional …………………………….…. Ministers & Family Old Testament Reading New Testament Reading Prayer/Prayer Chant Selection

Condolences from the Church ……………………………………... Bro. Peter Sterling Expressions ……………………………………………………………. Mirt Williams Solo/Selection ……………………………………………………….. Sarenia Williams Devante’ Williams Words of Comfort ……………………………………………….... Pastor Gilbert Scie Greater Little Zion B. C.

Obituary Reading & Acknowledgements …………………… Keywanna Pierce-Jenkins Poem to My Daughter ………………………………………… Minister Kermit Smith Trio ……………………………………………………………………... The Brothers The Spoken Word ……………………………………………... Pastor Sam J. Johnson Remarks ……………………………………………………………. Visiting Ministers

Benediction / Recessional

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And the two shall become One‌

Those we love remain with us For love itself lives on And cherished memories never fade Because a loved one’s gone

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Love is…

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A Mother’s Love‌

You made the sun shine on a cloudy day When we were sick you kissed the pain away Your tender voice took away our fears Your gentle hand wiped away our tears The love you gave so honest and pure Keeping us forever safe and secure Mom because of you, we know love Your Mom, are our guardian angel from above

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We Are Family

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Family is Everything…

We thought Of You Today We thought of you today, But that is nothing new We thought of you yesterday And will tomorrow, too.

We think of you in silence And make no outward show.

For what it meant to lose you Only those who love you know.

Remembering you is easy, We do it everyday.

It’s the heartache of losing you That will never go away.

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Our Sister…

Someone we love has gone away And life is not the same The greatest gift that you can give Is just to speak her name

We need to hear the stories And the tales of days gone past We need for you to understand These memories must last We cannot make more memories Since they’re no longer here So when you speak of them to us It’s music to our ears

“My Sister, My Friend…

Separated by distance, Forever joined by LOVE”

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Family is Everything…

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Missing You…

We’re missing you a little more each time we hear your name, We’ve cried so many tears yet our heart’s broken just the same. We miss our times together things in common we could share, but nothing fills the emptiness now you’re no longer there.

We’ve so many precious memories to last our whole life through each one of them reminders of how much we’re missing you.

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A c t i v e Pa l l b e a r e r s Mirt Williams Jamaal Richardson Rudy Lee, III

Daniel Porea Edward Montgomery Ronnie Johnson, Jr.

H o n o r a r y Pa l l b e a r e r s Minister Kermit Smith Pastor Darrick Johnson Whitney Brown

Roderick Montgomery Rev. Darryl Smith Byron Foster

With Thanks and Gratitude We, the family of Miriam Carrie Smith Woodrich are profoundly grateful for your prayers, cards, phone calls, flowers, words of comfort, visits and various other expressions of love and support shown to us during our time of bereavement. May God abundantly bless you all.

Sincerely, The Family

Arrangements Heritage Funeral Directors 4101 St. Claude Avenue New Orleans, LA 70117

Repast Johnson & Barnes Center 2120 Magnolia St. New Orleans, LA 70113

Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery 4000 Norman Mayer Ave. New Orleans, LA 70122 Program Design: Our Celebrations of Life (504) 453-2186 * ourcelebrationsoflife@gmail.com