Mrs. Kathern Marie Woods

WOODS, Mrs. Kathern Marie - Age 95, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Majestic Care of Flushing. Family hour 10:30 AM Friday, April 11, 2025 at Metropolitan Baptist Tabernacle, 930 E. Myrtle Ave., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM. Pastor Stephen Murphy, officiating. Interment Flint Memorial Park, G-9506 N. Dort Hwy., Mt. Morris, MI. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:30 AM Friday, April 11, 2025. Mrs. Woods will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd. and may be viewed Thursday, April 10, 2025 from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Mrs. Kathern Marie Woods, affectionately known as “Tank”, was born to Kathryn Wiley on January 19, 1930, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Kathern was a Charter Member of Metropolitan Baptist Tabernacle and later became a Devoted Member of New Jerusalem Full Gospel Baptist Church, where she faithfully attended until her illness. She was lovingly referred to as “Big Mama” by her neighbors. Kathern married Daniel Woods, and together they built a loving family. She cherished spending time with family and friends, and was known for her incredible cooking and compassionate ear. Kathern was a talented seamstress who found joy in making lap scarves for the women at her church. She was also well known for her baking, particularly her famous pound cakes. Kathern was previously employed by Flint Osteopathic Hospital (FOH). She was a proud member of the Order of Eastern Star. Mrs. Kathern Marie Woods leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion. She is survived by: son, Alvin (Doretha) Phillips; 6 grandchildren, Alghandi Phillips of Lansing, MI, Lawana Roman of Grand Blanc, MI, Terrell (Pinkeo) Phillips of Denver, CO, Alvinique Phillips of Phoenix, AZ, Arian (Michael) Simpson of Arlington, TX and Alvin (Kayla) Phillips Jr. of Tulsa, OK; 15 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; special friend, Arthur Rowland Sr; a host of other relatives and friends. Mrs. Woods was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Woods; daughter, Brenda Kay Phillips; and mother, Kathryn Wiley. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Hurley Medical Center, Majestic Care of Flushing, MI, and the Metropolitan Baptist Tabernacle family for their support and prayers.

Mrs. Kathern Marie Woods

January 19, 1930 - March 25, 2025