Almedia M. Woolfork

Almedia M. Woolfork, age 71, passed away on February 14, 2025. She was born on June 18, 1953, in Hampton, Virginia, to parents John W. Woolfork and Dorothy Brooks Woolfork.

Almedia was a beloved matriarch, the eldest girl of 13 siblings, she was a steadfast rock for her family, always holding them together with love, strength, and guidance. Her legacy as a dedicated sister, mother, and aunt will never be forgotten.

She worked for many years at the Bexar County Juvenile Detention Center, where she retired after a long and fulfilling career. Throughout her life, Almedia was deeply committed to her faith and community. In 1984, she became a member of Greater Tree Mount Temple Missionary Baptist Church, which is now known as Tree Mount Temple Church. She dedicated countless hours to the church’s growth, serving in various roles including as choir member, secretary, and treasurer. Almedia also led the Children’s Ministry for a time, and her contributions helped shape the church into the thriving institution it is today. Her passion for kingdom building was evident in all she did.

Almedia leaves behind a family that loved her dearly and will forever be influenced by her spirit of service and faith. Her memory will live on through her family and the many lives she touched with her kindness, wisdom, and selflessness.

Almedia is survived by her son, Kevin Woolfork and his wife, Celina Powe; siblings, Roberta Woolfork, Dorothy Yolanda Pennywell, Anthony Woolfork, Gary L. Woolfork and Rachella Woolfork; grandchildren, Joseph and Johnny Woolfork, and a host of extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, John W. and Dorothy Woolfork and siblings, Smith McBrooks, Fred Stanley, Clyde Stanley, Jesse Stanley, Kenneth Woolfork, Roger Woolfork, James Woolfork and Alberta Woolfork.
Almedia’s legacy of faith, love, and family will remain a beacon of light for all who had the privilege of knowing her.

A funeral service will be held to honor her memory, and the family invites all who knew her to join in celebrating her life. A visitation will be held Friday, February 21, 2025 at MeadowLawn Funeral Home from 5pm to 8pm. Homegoing Celebration will be held Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Tree Mount Temple Church at 10am followed by burial at MeadowLawn Memorial Park.