Janese Marie Woods, 52, of Kenosha, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Aurora Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 8, 1960, in Ferriday, LA, she was the daughter of the late Isaiah and Willie B. Prater. In the early 1970’s she moved to Chicago. She graduated from Chicago Vocational High School on August 11, 1978. In 1996 she came to Kenosha. Janese was employed by Kenosha Hospital for over 15 years as a CNA. She loved watching Wheel of Fortune and the Sci-Fi Channel. She enjoyed sewing and writing poems, but most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Janese is survived by her significant other, Craig Mattox of Kenosha; her former husband, Michael Woods, Sr. of Columbus, OH; four children, Michael (Lirhonda Price) Woods, Jr. of Kenosha, Latasha (Ravon Hubbard) Woods of Sturtevant, Latanya (Eugene Dale, Jr.) Woods of Kenosha, and Manuel (Jenny Cornell) Woods of Kenosha; eleven grandchildren, Aidashia, Miraje, Eugene III, Dominic, Michael III, Ciara, Kimora, Zakary, Ravon Jr., Jarieah and Imari; six sisters, Majorie (John), Jean (John), Joyce, Vera (Robert), Linda and Brenda; and three brothers, Nathaniel, Kent and Anthony. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and two brothers. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 27th, at Proko Funeral Home at 3:00 p.m. Interment will be private. Visitation will be held on Saturday at the funeral home from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the service.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Janese’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Tina Wallace
April 26, 2013
My sincere condolences to Mrs. Woods family. What a wonderful Lady, always had a smile and kind words. She loved her family and proudly wore her grandchildren pictures around her neck on her badge. Wonderful person! May she rest in peace.
Deborah Cutts
April 24, 2013
Tonya and Tasha I was so saddened to learn of your mother's passing. She was a great mom and mentor and I know you miss her greatly. Take all she gave you and continue to make her proud. I know she was proud of both of you and loved you very much. I will be out of town on Saturday but my thoughts, prayers and love will be there with you.
Linda Jones
April 23, 2013
To the amily of Janese, I pause to send out my deepest nd hert felt condolence to the family.Janese to me was a very sweet hearted person, one that coul tel a joke an have you busting ut your close, I persay will miss that about her as for my singing she loved that about me.I myself ad Adonis sends to the family our love and prayers to the family. God bless you alland may you all find the peace that surpasses all understanding s my prayer. Rest on my friend til we meet again.