Linda Nell Peterson Woods, 76, was born in Jennings Louisiana on December 15, 1945, to the late Jennie and Ed mond Peterson. She was t he oldest of seven children to this union.

Linda was baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist Church at an early age.  During her adolescent years she attended the Bethel Seventh-day Adventist Church in Jennings, Louisiana.  At the time of her death, she was a faithful and active member of the DeRidder SDA Church in DeRidder, Louisiana.

During most of her adult career she was a dedicated Homemaker.  She attended Southern A&M University in Baton Rouge Louisiana where she met and was married Lawrence Woods.  To that union five wonderful children were born.  Linda loved serving others and was the matriarch to her sisters and brothers. She loved to converse with others, especially her family and friends.  She was always available for a conversation and giving advice no matter what time of the day or night. Her home was always the gathering place during holidays and family events.  More than loving family and friends she loved the Lord.

Preceding her in death are her husband Lawrence E. Woods, parents Jennie Peterson and Edmond Peterson, sister Shelia Jones, and brother Kirby Peterson.

Leaving to cherish her fond memories are her daughters Carmen Tanner of Baton Rouge and Latrelle Tellis (Michael) of DeRidder, sons Andrez Woods of Lafayette, Delyle Woods (Anyssa) of Houston and Marlon Woods (Lyndsey) of Dallas.  Sisters Cynthia Vincent (James) and Francis Peterson of Raleigh North Carolina and brothers, Granville Peterson (Brenda) of Florida, Marcus Peterson (Susan) of Louisiana and Lloyd Peterson (Annie) of Colorado.  A host of grandchildren (12), great-grandchildren (3), many nieces, nephews, and cousins.   Special friend Mr. Edward Brown of Leesville. Louisiana and "daughter like" niece, Darcel Dartez, Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11 am Monday, August 29, 2022, at Union Baptist Church, 1014 S. Main St. in Jennings, LA.  Pastor Hillis Jeffries of DeRidder Seventh Day Adventist Church will officiate.  Visiting with family and friends will be from 9 am to 11 am in the church.  Burial will follow in Parkview Cemetery under the direction of Semien-Lewis Mortuary of Jennings, LA.