Obituary of Willeen Woods

In Loving Memory of Willeen Woods - November 21, 1943 – July 18, 2025

Willeen Woods passed away peacefully on July 18th, 2025, at Millard Fillmore Hospital surrounded by her children and a host of loved ones as she leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and strong community roots.  She enjoyed her hobby of making a variety of baskets, but the best of all was her Easter baskets!!  She also loved the Buffalo Bills and her Pepsi.

Born on November 21, 1943, in Leesburg, Florida, Willeen was the beloved daughter of the late Willie Lee Williams and Ida Bell Williams. She was a warm and loving soul whose life was centered around family, music, and the joy of bringing people together.

She was Known throughout her neighborhood for her kindness and generosity. Willeen had a special way of making everyone feel welcome. Whether she was handing out sweet treats to children when the ice cream truck came by or opening her home to friends and family, her door and heart were always open. Her laughter, compassion, and unwavering love touched everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Willeen is survived by her loving children: Debra Woods, Eddie (Sherry) Woods Jr., Angela Woods, Tyrone (Lynn) Woods, Eddie Woods III, Maurice (Stacy) Woods, Jerry Smith Jr., Terry (Denise ) Smith, Daron (Colleen) Woods, Regina (Donovan) Green, Kesha (Alfred) Johnson, and her godson, Jared ( Carin) Owens.

She also leaves behind a host of cherished grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews—both biological and adopted—whom she loved as her own, as well as many extended family members and dear friends.

She was predeceased by her Grandparents James (Lillian )Rimes, her Mother Ida Bel Williams, her father Willie Williams Sr., her brother Willie Williams Jr.,her sister Gwendolyn M. Williams, her son Raphael D. Woods.

Relatives and friends may call on Tuesday, July 29th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Christ Community Church, 140 Genesee Street, Lockport, NY. Funeral services will follow immediately. Burial will take place on Wednesday, July 30th, at 11:00 AM, at Maple Lawn Cemetery, Elba, NY. Arrangements by Taylor & Reynolds Funeral home, 70 Niagara Street, Lockport NY 14094.

Willeen’s legacy of love and hospitality lives on in the many lives she touched. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.