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Angela "Hope" Wooley Letchworth

Angela “Hope” Wooley Letchworth, 41, passed away unexpectedly on the evening of Monday, February 13, 2023.  Visitation is from 4-8 p.m., Thursday, March 2, at Riverwood. A Celebration of Life for Hope Letchworth will be 10 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2023, at Riverwood Family with burial in Hepzibah Cemetery in Silver Creek.

Hope was born on March 24, 1981, to the late William Keith Wooley and Gloria Debbie McWilliams Turnage, in Brookhaven, MS. She was very active and outgoing growing up and accepted Christ as a young teenage girl. She loved life and everything in it. She was incredibly passionate about what she believed in and loved fiercely. She married the late William Josh Letchworth on September 17, 1998. Together, they had two children, William Chance Letchworth and Amellia Shayne Letchworth.

Hope enjoyed being with friends, dancing, listening to music, and was the life of the party. She loved making others smile.

She is preceded in death by her husband, William Josh Letchworth; paternal grandparents, W.E. Wooley and Pattie Jean Wooley; maternal grandparents, Charlie Lee McWilliams and Patsy Ruth Smith; father, William Keith Wooley; and nephew, Hunter Lee Maxwell.

She is survived by her children, William Chance Letchworth (Shayna) and Amellia “Mia” Shayne Letchworth; mother, Gloria Debbie McWilliams Turnage; sisters, Crystal Page Chain (Chris), Jodie Elizabeth Morgan (Travis), and Christian Faith Turnage; in-laws, Elton and Margaret Letchworth; sister-in-law, Kim Letchworth; nieces and nephews, Harlee Claire Chain, Jonah Scott Morgan, Levi Baker Morgan, Katie Thompson, Mattie McRaney, and Sophie McRaney; and great niece Laynee Wright, as well as a host of other loving family members and friends.

 

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  • Comment Link Joan  Chet Dear Tuesday, 28 March 2023 12:32 posted by Joan Chet Dear

    Debbie, so glad I found this page and got to see our beautiful Hope! I cannot imagine the hurt you feel, but you can see from the pictures, she was very much loved and knew it! All your precious children are beautiful, and I hope you will have peace now knowing Hope is with Jesus and your grandson! Still praying for you and you'll always hold a special place in my Heart! Love you, Joan Dear

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  • Comment Link Jack M. Brown Saturday, 25 March 2023 20:58 posted by Jack M. Brown

    My sincerest condolences for you all at this time. May your hearts keep full of love and your arms forever outstretched.

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  • Comment Link Danny Avants Thursday, 02 March 2023 15:18 posted by Danny Avants

    I'm so sorry, y'all... My deepest and most heartfelt condolences go out to the entire family... Praying for God to comfort you all as only He can in this most sorrowful and tragic time... I love y'all...

    Sincerely,
    Ace Avants

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  • Comment Link Joan Bourn Wednesday, 01 March 2023 11:32 posted by Joan Bourn

    So very sorry for your loss.

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  • Comment Link Tiffany Taylor Saturday, 25 February 2023 14:37 posted by Tiffany Taylor

    Prayers are with you and your family.

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  • Comment Link Sheila Bowman Friday, 24 February 2023 22:11 posted by Sheila Bowman

    Prayers for the family. I am so very sorry for your loss. Rest Easy Hope, in the arms of our savior ??

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  • Comment Link Tara Cody Gibson Thursday, 23 February 2023 09:59 posted by Tara Cody Gibson

    Hope was a joy to be around. I will never forget the times we hung out. I’m so sorry for your loss and I will be praying for all of you. God Bless!

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  • Comment Link Lynn Halford Thursday, 23 February 2023 09:34 posted by Lynn Halford

    SOOOO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS!!! PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY ???❣️

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  • Comment Link Linda Griffith Thursday, 23 February 2023 03:10 posted by Linda Griffith

    Sending our deepest sympathy and love to all of you. "Heaven Gained another Angel." Gary and Linda Griffith

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  • Comment Link Nita McKenzie Wednesday, 22 February 2023 22:12 posted by Nita McKenzie

    I am so sorry for your loss! Keeping your family in my prayers!??

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  • Comment Link Kathy Pevey ( Your Bus driver) Wednesday, 22 February 2023 21:36 posted by Kathy Pevey ( Your Bus driver)

    I am so sorry to hear about this, Debbie, Chance, Mia and Faith. May God have his arms wrapped around you all.

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  • Comment Link Ann Johnson Wednesday, 22 February 2023 20:10 posted by Ann Johnson

    So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family and friends for comfort.

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  • Comment Link Shelia Smithie Wednesday, 22 February 2023 19:23 posted by Shelia Smithie

    I am so sorry , Debbie. God bless all of you.love you. Shelia Smithie

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  • Comment Link Glenda Brasseaux Odom Wednesday, 22 February 2023 18:22 posted by Glenda Brasseaux Odom

    Hope was a kind person non judgmental soul. I hope she has peace.

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  • Comment Link Tammy Cliburn Wednesday, 22 February 2023 18:00 posted by Tammy Cliburn

    So sorry! Prayers for you all!

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  • Comment Link Deborah Roberts Wednesday, 22 February 2023 16:39 posted by Deborah Roberts

    Prayers for her dear Mother and to her Children and the rest of the Family. God’s blessings on them all. Love them all.

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