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Evangelist Franzetta Pryor Woodson

10/04/1938 - 06/16/2021

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Obituary For Evangelist Franzetta Pryor Woodson

Evangelist Franzetta Pryor Woodson was born October 4, 1938 in Huntington, WV and died Wednesday, June 16, 2021 in Beckley, WV. She was the eldest child of the late Rev. Thomas and Lorena Pryor and the wife of the late John Ellis “June” Woodson.

She received her formal education at the former Dubois High School, where she was a marching majorette and graduated from Collins High School, Oak Hill, WV. In her lifetime, Franzetta, was an EKG technician at the former Beckley Hospital.

Evangelist Woodson committed her life to spreading the Word of God receiving her ministerial license from Heart of God Ministries in 2001 and became an Ordained Minister in 2007, under Bishop Fred T. Simms. She was ordained as a Minister from Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies Inc., in 2016, under Bishop T.D. Jakes Sr. Evangelist Woodson was a member of Radio Prayer Ministry, Women United in Christ and Heart of God’s Ministers Guild and The Ministerial Alliance Association.

Evangelist Woodson is preceded in death by sons, John Ellis III, Mr. James “Lukie” Woodson, Mr. John Ellis “Pedie” Woodson IIII; grandsons, Mr. Danell Adonis Lewis and Mr. Shawn Brown; brothers, Tyrone Pryor and Freddie Pryor; uncle, Raymond Spradley; aunt, Alma Scales, Thelma Redmond, Isabel Spradley, Orange Thurston, and Virginia Rogers; and nephew, Curtis Jefferson.

She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Elaine Woodson Lang of Stockbridge, GA; son-in-law, Larry Lang of Jonesboro, GA; grandson, Marcus Manns of Beckley, WV three grand-daughters, LaResha Lang-Bryant (Dion) of Hampton GA, Eleena Lang of Stockbridge, GA, and Titiania Jackson of Cleveland, NC; two great-grandsons, Jordan Lang of Hampton, GA and Marcus Manns Jr. of Beckley, WV; brothers, Charles Pryor of Oakland, CA, Rev. David Pryor (Kathy) of Chesapeake, WV and Glenn (Henrietta) of Beckley, WV; sisters, Dreama Minor (Roy), Virginia Jefferson, Doretha Banks (Cecil), and Cynthia Haynes, all of Beckley, WV; special cousins, Eva Scales Berry and Dorothy Scales Rose; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends, and church family.

Evangelist Woodson leaves the legacy of being a mighty woman of God who was a spiritual mentor and prayer warrior to all she encountered.

Funeral service will be 2:00PM Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Heart of God Ministries 1703 S. Kanawha St. Beckley with Bishop Fred T. Simms officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Memorial Park Beckley.

Friends, while wearing gloves and masks and observing social distancing, may view one hour prior to the service.

Email condolences to ritchie-johnson@suddenlinkmail.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.

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07/05/2021

John Belcher

To The Pryor Family: Please forgive me for responding so late. Our Sister in Christ will never be forgotten. She always had a kind word and a smile. I remember her from the TKP Choir named after her father our Pastor. May the peace of God rest upon your family. John Belcher
06/27/2021

Mime

May the family and friends soon find peace knowing that Fran is at the side of God. Of course he has a smile a country mile wide. L Much love to you Fran Mike and Jeannie
06/27/2021

Miah Cox

You will be greatly missed Aunt Franzie! Sending love and prayers to our family. ❤️ - Miah Cox
06/26/2021

Lisa Penn-Brooks

May The God of Peace & Comfort give your hearts a peace that passes all understanding a joy unspeakable because Evangelist Franzetta has left precious memories that will Live in your hearts as a testament of her faith In our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. Love & Blessings Family.
06/26/2021

Doris McCormick

It is well with her soul Woodson and Pryor families. She was always pleasant and greeted you with a smile. My deepest sympathy to the family. May God bless each of you.
06/26/2021

Kathy Hairston & Family

My heart is so heavy and I am loss for words Mrs. Woodson was a powerful speaker and loved to her sing she has gained her wings you will be truly missed.
06/25/2021

Rhonda Kinder

Love and prayers to the Woodson and Pryor families for comfort and peace knowing our precious Fran is rejoicing in Heaven. She was so very special to my family and we considered her a part of our family. She loved The Lord and it was so wonderful to hear her witness to those in need of prayer and comfort. She loved you, her family, so much! We hold dear many wonderful memories of time spent with her. Rhonda and Bill Kinder
06/25/2021

Wanda Foston

Prayers and Condolences to the Woodson family, may God comfort the family during this time. Wanda Foston
06/25/2021

Ramona Walker
06/24/2021

Sandra Anderson
06/24/2021

John and Melody Simmons

Our sincere condolences to you and your family. We pray that God bless the family with peace and keep you all in His care.
06/24/2021

Elizabeth Zeigler

My sincere prayer and condolences to the Woodson and Pryor families. May God continue to comfort you and give you peace during this time.
06/24/2021

Lisha Woodson

Mighty Woman Of GOD!! May the GOD of All Peace, Comfort your hearts and minds, in this time of transition. Fran, has Transitioned from Labor to REWARD! I Miss her Already. But, I Rejoice as I see her in my minds eye, Dancing n Praising GOD in her Glorified body. Jumping, Leaping, Twirling n Singing Praises to Our LORD JESUS!!!
06/24/2021

Phoebe Davis

My sincere condolences to the family. Will always remember her.
06/22/2021

Terri Ritchie Brown

To Elaine and family My prayers and thoughts are with you in the loss of your mother With heartfelt sympathy Terri Ritchie Brown
06/22/2021

Renae Manns carson

Beautiful lady inside & out ! A woman who knew the lord Jesus & could pray & sing ! I gonna miss you stopping by mt. Zoin. You brought happiness to so many of us a our life. So now it's your time to rest from labor!. So beautiful.. love u mrs. Woodson & thank you for loving me ( RENAE) AS YOU CALLED ME😭💔😭
06/21/2021

Hannah

I knew Fran through my grandmother, Rhonda Kinder. Fran always relied on the will of God and the kindness of strangers. She gave nothing but love (and of course, high fashion hats) to me and my family all of her life. This loss weighs heavy on my heart, but if anyone is in a better place, I know it's Fran. Love you always - you and your family both. Rest In Peace, angel.
06/21/2021

THERESA MANNS

MRS.WOODSON WAS A GREAT WOMAN OF GOD. SHE WAS ALWAYS WAS SO SWEET AND BIG HEARTED AND TREATED ME, MY CHILDREN AND MY GRANDCHILDREN LIKE HER OWN. MAY THE LORD SEND Y'ALL COMFORT AND STRENGTH LOVE Y'ALL THERESA MANNS AND FAMILY 😇😇😇💕💕💕
06/20/2021

Sandra. Pittman

My Prayers and Condolences to the Woodson Family.
06/20/2021

Rev & Evang William & Martha Fruit

Our Deepest sympathy to the Woodson family, May you be conforted in your time of Bereavement. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love and Prayers Rev. William & Evangelist Martha Fruit
06/20/2021

Oketta GreenNickens

My prayers and condolences go to the family my heart is very heavy for Francis even though I haven't seen in a long time I can remember her like it was today May God comfort the family doing these time Oketta GreenNickens
06/18/2021

Leshia Wagner

MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, MAY GOD GRANT YOU STRENGTH THROUGH THIS TIME.