Visitation
Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee
9000 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Friday 3/10,
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Service
Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee
9000 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Friday 3/10,
3:15 pm
Passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 2, 2017, surrounded by her loving family, at age 65. Devoted, warmhearted, caring and loving wife of Leodis Woods. She was the loving, thoughtful, understanding, and caring mother of Chrisetta (Scott) Guthire and Stacy (Yolanda Gray) Woods. Proud, cherished, and affectionate grandmother of Devin, Dillon, and Donovan, whom she lovedContinue Reading
Simone Smith
left a message on May 21, 2017:
I just learned that Ethel passed. I was distraught and didn't want to believe it.
She was a mainstay in the ups and downs of my college life: the first person who greeted you on the 4th floor of Marquette Hall and the first to get you together in the most loving way. She told me about all of the hair products when I cut my hair really low like hers. She was everyone's fairy god mama in that way. Thankful for the memories.
Rest peacefully, Ethel.
Love, Peace, and Kinky Curly.
Kenny Goudy Jr
left a message on March 11, 2017:
Ethel,
Was a person who cared about her students who walked through that door on the 4th floor at Marquette University. She was a person who kept me on my toes during my undergrad years. She didn't allow anyone to walk past her without speaking and acknowledging her first. She didn't allow her students to play games in school and didn't tolerate game play. She wanted what was best for her students and she loved us all. I'm grateful she was a part of my life and she'll always be a part of who I am today.
Latish Reed
left a message on March 11, 2017:
Ethel will always be a bright light in my time at Marquette. The entire EOP staff was a safe haven to many who didn't always feel like they "belonged" on that campus. But after climbing those 4 flights of stairs at Marquette Hall, the first face you usually saw was Ethel's. Just her presence made you feel like you could go on. Such a sweet soul. To my sister alumna/Woodlands mom/friend, I am praying for your strength and continued peace of mind as you continue on. You are Ms. Ethel's sweet, kind legacy! Love the whole Guthrie Clan, 3-5-7 & Scott too!
Latish Reed
left a message on March 11, 2017:
Ethel will always be a bright light in my time at Marquette. The entire EOP staff was a safe haven to many who didn't always feel like they "belonged" on that campus. But after climbing those 4 flights of stairs at Marquette Hall, the first face you usually saw was Ethel's. Just her presence made you feel like you could go on. Such a sweet soul. To my sister alumna/Woodlands mom/friend, I am praying for your strength and continued peace of mind as you continue on. You are Ms. Ethel's sweet, kind legacy! Love the whole Guthrie Clan, 3-5-7 & Scott too!
Angela Wooten-Whittaker
left a message on March 10, 2017:
In loving memory
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Jessie Shelton Yarbrough
left a message on March 10, 2017:
My first cousin TWICE! A sister and brother married another sister and brother. I remember the times I visited them during summer. Always had lots of fun. We played together, ate together, slept together. Hard for me to believe she's gone. The oldest granddaughter of SHELTON family. I'm next.
Jeanine Swift Johnson
left a message on March 10, 2017:
Dean you will be missed RIP!We love you!
Lenzy Crawford
left a message on March 10, 2017:
I remember the first time I saw Ms. Ethel and thinking of how much she favored and reminded me of my late grandmother. Her warmth, southern drawl, sharp tongue. She was truly one of the people that made Marquette feel like home. Ms. Ethel, as one of the faces of the EOP program helped see the bigger picture of why I was there. With that, I offer my condolences to her family and loved ones.
Toi Lisa Mark-Lockett
left a message on March 10, 2017:
I remember coming up those gazillion flights of stairs in Marquette Hall to get to EOP. As soon as I go there Ms. Rthel was there smiling and welcoming us in. She was everyone's mother and I thank her for being my Marquette Mom!
Natasha Smiley
left a message on March 9, 2017:
A beautiful soul. She was a mother figure to many of us MU EOP students. You will be greatly missed but you have touched so many of our lives in a such a positive way and for that I am grateful! Rest in paradise.
Toya Smith
left a message on March 9, 2017:
You will truly be missed. Love you always, Aunt Dean
Brenda Terry
left a message on March 9, 2017:
My Sweet Dear Cousin Dean....I will miss you so. I will still be looking for you at every event our family will have, But I will not look far cause I know you will still be there. I love you very much and I will see you again, until then you rest. Love always....your cousin, Brenda
LaTonya Hewitt
left a message on March 9, 2017:
You will be missed Love always Aunt Dean
Linda Faye Dixon
left a message on March 9, 2017:
She was a loving sister-in-law. I will miss her so much but we'll meet again one day. I love my sister Dean.
Relda Faye Smith
left a message on March 9, 2017:
Dean was a Lovely person , she will be miss!!
Relda Faye Smith
left a message on March 9, 2017:
Dean was a lovely person in side and out , she Love peoples
Jannie Furlow James
left a message on March 9, 2017:
My sincere condolences to the family.Dean was a sweet and loving person she will truly be missed. Love Jannie James
Shirley A Horton
left a message on March 8, 2017:
I will miss you sister friend alot. Met Ms. Dean in January of 2013, there is not people that one just click with, we just click. They say - The Lord put people in your life for reason and a season. She was my reason and my season. Love you and miss you. Your sister friend
Evelyn Avery-Williams
left a message on March 4, 2017:
Ethel Dean and I grew up together in same community in Arkansas. My father and her father are first cousins. She had a winning personality that made me feel cared about each time that I saw her. God bless each of you.
Janice Wysocki
left a message on March 2, 2017:
My son was part of the EOP Program when he attended Marquette and then he worked at EOP for a time. I had the pleasure of meeting Ethel many times. Wonderful woman who will be missed.
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Simone Smith
left a message on May 21, 2017:
I just learned that Ethel passed. I was distraught and didn't want to believe it.
She was a mainstay in the ups and downs of my college life: the first person who greeted you on the 4th floor of Marquette Hall and the first to get you together in the most loving way. She told me about all of the hair products when I cut my hair really low like hers. She was everyone's fairy god mama in that way. Thankful for the memories.
Rest peacefully, Ethel.
Love, Peace, and Kinky Curly.
Kenny Goudy Jr
left a message on March 11, 2017:
Ethel,
Was a person who cared about her students who walked through that door on the 4th floor at Marquette University. She was a person who kept me on my toes during my undergrad years. She didn't allow anyone to walk past her without speaking and acknowledging her first. She didn't allow her students to play games in school and didn't tolerate game play. She wanted what was best for her students and she loved us all. I'm grateful she was a part of my life and she'll always be a part of who I am today.
Latish Reed
left a message on March 11, 2017:
Ethel will always be a bright light in my time at Marquette. The entire EOP staff was a safe haven to many who didn't always feel like they "belonged" on that campus. But after climbing those 4 flights of stairs at Marquette Hall, the first face you usually saw was Ethel's. Just her presence made you feel like you could go on. Such a sweet soul. To my sister alumna/Woodlands mom/friend, I am praying for your strength and continued peace of mind as you continue on. You are Ms. Ethel's sweet, kind legacy! Love the whole Guthrie Clan, 3-5-7 & Scott too!
Latish Reed
left a message on March 11, 2017:
Ethel will always be a bright light in my time at Marquette. The entire EOP staff was a safe haven to many who didn't always feel like they "belonged" on that campus. But after climbing those 4 flights of stairs at Marquette Hall, the first face you usually saw was Ethel's. Just her presence made you feel like you could go on. Such a sweet soul. To my sister alumna/Woodlands mom/friend, I am praying for your strength and continued peace of mind as you continue on. You are Ms. Ethel's sweet, kind legacy! Love the whole Guthrie Clan, 3-5-7 & Scott too!
Angela Wooten-Whittaker
left a message on March 10, 2017:
In loving memory
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Jessie Shelton Yarbrough
left a message on March 10, 2017:
My first cousin TWICE! A sister and brother married another sister and brother. I remember the times I visited them during summer. Always had lots of fun. We played together, ate together, slept together. Hard for me to believe she's gone. The oldest granddaughter of SHELTON family. I'm next.
Jeanine Swift Johnson
left a message on March 10, 2017:
Dean you will be missed RIP!We love you!
Lenzy Crawford
left a message on March 10, 2017:
I remember the first time I saw Ms. Ethel and thinking of how much she favored and reminded me of my late grandmother. Her warmth, southern drawl, sharp tongue. She was truly one of the people that made Marquette feel like home. Ms. Ethel, as one of the faces of the EOP program helped see the bigger picture of why I was there. With that, I offer my condolences to her family and loved ones.
Toi Lisa Mark-Lockett
left a message on March 10, 2017:
I remember coming up those gazillion flights of stairs in Marquette Hall to get to EOP. As soon as I go there Ms. Rthel was there smiling and welcoming us in. She was everyone's mother and I thank her for being my Marquette Mom!
Natasha Smiley
left a message on March 9, 2017:
A beautiful soul. She was a mother figure to many of us MU EOP students. You will be greatly missed but you have touched so many of our lives in a such a positive way and for that I am grateful! Rest in paradise.
Toya Smith
left a message on March 9, 2017:
You will truly be missed. Love you always, Aunt Dean
Brenda Terry
left a message on March 9, 2017:
My Sweet Dear Cousin Dean....I will miss you so. I will still be looking for you at every event our family will have, But I will not look far cause I know you will still be there. I love you very much and I will see you again, until then you rest. Love always....your cousin, Brenda
LaTonya Hewitt
left a message on March 9, 2017:
You will be missed Love always Aunt Dean
Linda Faye Dixon
left a message on March 9, 2017:
She was a loving sister-in-law. I will miss her so much but we'll meet again one day. I love my sister Dean.
Relda Faye Smith
left a message on March 9, 2017:
Dean was a Lovely person , she will be miss!!
Relda Faye Smith
left a message on March 9, 2017:
Dean was a lovely person in side and out , she Love peoples
Jannie Furlow James
left a message on March 9, 2017:
My sincere condolences to the family.Dean was a sweet and loving person she will truly be missed. Love Jannie James
Shirley A Horton
left a message on March 8, 2017:
I will miss you sister friend alot. Met Ms. Dean in January of 2013, there is not people that one just click with, we just click. They say - The Lord put people in your life for reason and a season. She was my reason and my season. Love you and miss you. Your sister friend
Evelyn Avery-Williams
left a message on March 4, 2017:
Ethel Dean and I grew up together in same community in Arkansas. My father and her father are first cousins. She had a winning personality that made me feel cared about each time that I saw her. God bless each of you.
Janice Wysocki
left a message on March 2, 2017:
My son was part of the EOP Program when he attended Marquette and then he worked at EOP for a time. I had the pleasure of meeting Ethel many times. Wonderful woman who will be missed.
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