Vera Edna Woodburn

Obituary Vera Edna Wiles Woodburn, 105, peacefully departed this life on Friday, November 22, 2024, at 11:26 a.m. EST. Born on January 11, 1919, in Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies, to her loving parents Venecia and Altimond Wiles, Vera had five siblings: Mavis, Doris, Sylvia, Sybil, and Roy, all of whom have preceded her in death. Vera’s life was a testament to love, faith, and resilience. She is survived by her devoted daughter, Beverly Faythe Woodburn, age 73, and her cherished grandchildren: Christopher Lewellyn Mulgrave (56), Christine Ann Mulgrave-King (53), and Kevin Robert Charles Mulgrave (50). Her legacy extends to nine great-grandchildren: Crystal Alicia (30), Jonathan Christopher (28), Deanna Ann-Marie (26), and Zamique Frank (23) (children of Christopher); Imani Immanuel Gerti-Mae (23) and Onyx T. Kamari (19) (children of Christine); Sequoia Deborah (31), Faith Anika (27), and Kevin Robert Charles, Jr. (14) (children of Kevin). She is also survived by four great-great-grandchildren: Theory Keziah-Vera (7) and Leonard “Q” Eldon, IV (2) (children of Sequoia); Serenity Ann-Marie (infant) (child of Crystal); and Leyda Leslie Maria (infant) (child of Faith). Vera is survived by several nieces and nephews. Vera began her professional journey in Jamaica as a legal secretary with Delapena and Iver Attorneys at Law, where her sharp intellect and dedication were evident. After emigrating to the United States, she embraced a new role as a beloved nanny for the Carini family, forming bonds that lasted a lifetime. A devout Christian, Vera dedicated herself to her faith and her community. In New York City, she was an active member of East Chester Presbyterian Church, where she sang in the choir and led the Sunday School program. After relocating to Georgia, she continued her spiritual journey with First African Presbyterian Church, where she was an active member of the Caribbean Ministry, then at Suwanee Worship Center, where she was active with helping in the preparation of the elements for communion and New Prospect United Methodist Church, making lifelong friends and serving as a beacon of faith and encouragement to all who knew her. She was an active member of The Buford Senior Center for about 20 years. She loved to play games and dance at the Center when they had parties. She was very competitive when playing games, especially Scrabble. Vera was known for her grace, humor, and unwavering love for her family. She will be remembered as a matriarch who imparted wisdom, nurtured relationships, and lived with a spirit of generosity and kindness. Her legacy lives on in the lives of her descendants and the countless people she touched during her remarkable 105 years. Livestream Link:https://vimeo.com/event/4754086

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Vera Edna Woodburn

January 11, 1919 - November 22, 2024