This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Jennifer Woody who was born in North Carolina on September 07, 1985 and passed away on September 02, 2005 at the age of 19 from a car accident. Jennifer went to be with her Heavely Father five days before her 20th birthday. It all seems like a bad dream..like your waiting to wake up and see her standing near.
We will remember her forever.  Jennifer was a fun loving young woman who loved life. She was a loving mother to her daughter Ryleigh. She loved animals especially horses. Jennifer always had a big smile on her face. Jennifer's favorite saying was "whatz up" Jennifer your family misses you terribly. We love you!!

  





Tomorrow I will be there
Though you may not see
I'll smile and remember
The last Christmas, with you and me

Don't be sad mom
I'm never far away
Your heart has hidden sight
My memory will always stay

I watched as you touched the ornaments
Sometimes a tear was shed as you did
I touched you gently on your shoulder
And on tiptoes I proudly stood

I'm only gone for a little while mom
I'm waiting for the day to be
When God calls out your name mom
We'll be together, just you wait and see

But until that time comes
Carry on as you did when I was there
I tell the angels how much I love you
There are angels here everywhere!

I stand behind you some days
When I know that you are sad
I want you to be happy mom
It would make my heart so glad

So on this Christmas Eve, Mom
Think of me as I will be thinking of you
And touch that special ornament
That I once made for you

I love you mom, Ryleigh, Felisia, Gary
Daddy , Austin and the rest of my family
I know you know I do
And I'll be waiting here for you
When your earthly life is through

Love, Jennifer Your Precious Angel in Heaven 

Jennifer, We love you sweetie!










The Wings Of An Angel
So Pure And So White,
The Wings Of An Angel
Holding You Tight,
The Wings Of An Angel
Caressing Your Skin,

The Wings Of An Angel
Keeping The Love Within.
These Wings From An Angel
Are My Gift To You,
These Wings From An Angel
Will Help See You Through. 




(thank you Nancy for all your wonderful graphics)

This song was played at Jenn's funeral at the request of David Harwood!
Looking back on the memory of
The dance we shared 'neath the stars alone
For a moment all the world was right
How could I have known that you'd ever say goodbye

And now I'm glad I didn't know
The way it all would end the way it all would go
Our lives are better left to chance I could have missed the pain
But I'd of had to miss the dance

Holding you I held everything
For a moment wasn't I a king
But if I'd only known how the king would fall
Hey who's to say you know I might have chanced it all

And now I'm glad I didn't know
The way it all would end the way it all would go
Our lives are better left to chance I could have missed the pain
But I'd of had to miss the dance

Yes my life is better left to chance
I could have missed the pain but I'd of had to miss the dance

Garth Brooks

JUST HOLD MY HAND

I stood by your bed last night; i came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying; you found it hard to sleep.
I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
''Its me. I havent left you. Im well, Im fine, Im here.''

I was close to you at breakfast; i watched you pour the coffee,
You were thinking of the many times your hand reached out to me.
I was with you at the shops today; your arms were getting sore.
I longed to take your shopping bags; i wished i could do more.

I was with you at my grave today; you tend it with such care.
I want to reassure you that im not lying there.
I walked with you to the house; as you fumbled for your key.
I gently put my hand on you; i smiled and said ''Its me.''

You looked so very tired and you sank into the chair.
I tried so hard to let you know that i was standing there.
Its possible for me to be so near you everyday.
To say to you with certainty ''I never went away.''

You sat there very quietly then smiled. I think you knew...
In the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.
The day is over...I smile and watch you yawn and say
''Goodnight, Godbless, I'll see you in the morn.''.

And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.
I have so many things to show you; there is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out...then come home to be with me.

The mention of my child's name
may bring tears to my eyes---
But it never fails to bring music to my ears.
If you are my friend,
please don't stop me from hearing
the beautiful music.
It soothes my broken heart
and fills my soul with love.

My beautiful baby girl....Jennifer when she was 3 months.














My First Christmas in Heaven
I see the countless christmas tree's around the world below, with tiny lights, like Heaven's stars reflecting on the snow, the sight it is so spectacular, please wipe away the tears, for I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear, but the sounds of music can't compare with the Christmas Choir up here. I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring, for it is beyond description when the angels sing.
I know how much you miss me, I see the pain inside your heart. But I'm not so far away, we really aren't apart. So be happy for me dear ones. You know I hold you dear, and be glad I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I send you each a special gift, from my Heavenly home above. I send you the knowledge of my undying love. After all love is the gift, more precious than gold. It was always important in the stories Jesus told. Please love and keep each other, as my father said to do. For I can't count the blessings or love He has for each of you.
So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away the tear. Remember, I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.






Jennifer & her mom

Dear Mom
Mom, please remember the good times we had
When you do you won’t be so sad.
I am always with you and never far away
I’m in every thought you have every single day.
I know your tears will still fall
You do miss me after all.
I am happy and oh so free
I am with Jesus, where I need to be. 



Jennifer with her mom, grandmother and her sister Felisia.

Jennifer age 3 with sister Felisia age 4

Missing You
No words I write can ever say
How much I miss you every day.
As time goes by, the loneliness grows;
How I miss you, nobody knows!
I think of you in silence,
I often speak your name,
But all I have are memories
And photos in a frame.
No one knows my sorrow,
No one sees me weep,
But the love I have for you
Is in my heart to keep.
I will never stop loving you
Deep inside my heart,
You are with me still.
There is a place in my heart
That no one else can fill;
I love you so, Jennifer
And I always will!!




Jennifer her mom and Felisia








My Mom is a survivor,
or so I've heard it said.
But I can hear her crying at night
when all others are in bed.

I watch her lay awake at night
and go to hold her hand.
She doesn't know I'm with her
to help her understand.

But like the sands on the beach
that never wash away . . .
I watch over my surviving mom,
who thinks of me each day.

She wears a smile for others . . .
a smile of disguise!
But through Heaven's door I see
tears flowing from her eyes.

My mom tries to cope with death
to keep my memory alive.
But anyone who knows her knows
it is her way to survive.

As I watch over my surviving mom
through Heaven's open door . . .
I try to tell her that angels
protect me forevermore.

I know that doesn't help her . . .
or ease the burden she bears.
So if you get a chance, go visit her . . .
and show her that you care.

Jennifer after giving birth to her daughter Ryleigh Noel Woody

Jennifer and her beautiful daughter Ryleigh Janurary 2004





Jennifer, Felisa & Ryleigh 2004

Jennifer, Ryleigh, MeMe (Von) and Amber summer vacation July 2005




Jennifer loved horses





Jennifer, Felisa, Von(mom) & Gary (step-dad) graduation





Jen and her sister Felisia having fun





















Jennifer & Felisa on Halloween



Jennifer and Felisia after Ryleigh was born










Jennifer & Felisia




Jennifer with her sister & best friend Felisia

Jennifer says "glad its over" from having Ryleigh.




Happy Mother's Day Mommy









                       

~~Letter From Heaven~~

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say.
But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; Here, is just eternal love.


Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you, every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through.
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you.


It's good to have you back, you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, They'll be here later on.
I need you here badly, you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.


God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.


When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years.
Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry: it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.


I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.


There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too;
That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.


If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and in pain;
Then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life was well worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.


So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low;
Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.


And when it's time for you to go....from that body to be free.
Remember you're not going.....you're really coming here to me.