Loretta Frances Woods - Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory

Loretta Frances Woods

Died October 22, 2016

Loretta Frances Woods, age 83, of Newark, DE,  passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, on January 3, 1933, Loretta was a daughter of the late Francis Paul and Elizabeth (Demaria) DiPlacido. She was a loving and compassionate wife, mother, and grandmother who will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Loretta’s vocations later in life included, active birding, becoming a student of birding and wildflowers, and was an avid recreational reader.

In addition to her parents, Loretta was preceded in death by her brother, Francis P. DiPlacido, Jr. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, James J. Woods, Sr.; children, Loretta F. Woods, James J. Woods, Jr., Thomas E. Woods (Jennifer), Christine M. Walker, and Francis M. Woods; brother, Joseph M. DiPlacido; sisters, Elizabeth T. Ferzetti and Teresa Jennings; 8 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 am on Saturday morning, October 29, 2016 at Holy Family R.C. Church, E. Chestnut Hill and Gender Roads, Newark, DE 19713, where a visitation for family and friends will be held from 9:30 am until 10:30 am. Interment will be held privately in All Saints Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Loretta’s name may be made to Delmarva Ornithological Society, PO Box 4247, Greenville, DE 19807.

Condolences

Leave your condolences

Condolences will be posted within 24 hours pending approval.

4 Condolences for Loretta Frances Woods

  • The entire Woods family was an integral part of my upbringing and childhood, so I am quite saddened to learn of Mrs. Woods’ passing (there is no way I can ever call her Loretta). As a child, she always encouraged me to play their big yellow piano in Nottingham Green, and I attribute her to my piano playing to this day.
    Mrs. Woods was the epitome of what was envisioned when they coined the phrase, “It takes a village to raise a child.”

  • We’re so sorry. Lori, we truly understand. Our hope is that the entire Wood Family will be Blessed. And I’m sure you’re Mother will be watching over the entire Wood Family. We Love You Woodsy and we’ll be here for you Always!

  • My thoughts and prayers are with the Woods family. Mrs. Woods was one of the special mothers in Nottingham Green. She always treated us like one of her own and always had a laugh and a smile for us. She would even cut the crust off the peanut butter and jelly sandwiches she made for us at lunch. All the kids loved her and were lucky to have her to help raise us.

  • My thoughts and prayers are with you all. She was a special person. She will truly be missed