Diane Ferguson-Wooten

Memorial Services: Saturday, December 21, 2013 11:00 a.m. Greater Saint Mark Family Church 9950 Glen Owen Drive St. Louis, Missouri 63136 Mrs. Diane L. Ferguson-Wooten A beloved and courageous daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend has departed from this earth for another land. Mrs. Diane “Mamma G” L. Ferguson-Wooten was born June 23, 1953 in St. Louis Missouri at Homer G. Phillips Hospital to Thelma Ferguson and Joe Nathan Sanders. Diane’s mother preceded her in death. Diane received her education in the St Louis Public School System, attended Forest Park Community College and then enlisted in the U.S. Army. Diane served her country for three years. On December 3,1975, while stationed in Germany, she was blessed with the birth of her daughter, Cherese. Upon her honorable discharge, she returned to St. Louis where she received her Bachelors’ Degree in Education from Harris Stowe State College. She furthered her education, receiving her Masters’ Degree in Education and Teaching from St Louis University. In 1981 while attending St. Louis University, Diane used public transportation. Needless to say, this is when and where she met the man that would become her husband. On February 4,1989, she married Mr. Orvin L. Wooten, Sr. They were married 24 years 10 months, but their life’s journey spanned over 33 years. In her earlier years, Diane often took charge over her extremely close knit siblings, cousins and other family members, all of whom truly thought she was an adult even though she was just a few years older than most of them. Diane was also very caring and nurturing. She was VERY protective and would fight ANYBODY that threatened her or her family. Diane enjoyed family gatherings and making them special. Her favorite colors were red and black and her favorite holiday was Christmas. She enjoyed listening to holiday music while taking her time decorating every room in the house. This was one of many times Diane cherished spending time with her daughter, Cherese. Diane dedicated herself to her daughter and made Cherese a main focus in her life. Her prayer was to make sure Cherese would be safe at all times. Diane was blessed to be with Cherese when she gave birth to her first born Granddaughter, Lula, who is named after Diane’s grandmother. Diane had a calling for service to others in her life. She unselfishly fulfilled this while employed with the State of Missouri as a Social Security Disability Determinations Counselor for 30 years. Diane was a very charitable person and would do random acts of kindness. She donated to countless charitable organizations and gave of herself unconditionally to those in need. Diane’s relationship with the Lord began long ago, when she accepted Christ as her savior. In later years, she would always say she was still here by God’s mercy. Diane truly enjoyed giving testimonials to all that would listen and needed words of encouragement. She often expressed her deep and passionate love for God. Diane was preceded in death by her sisters, Juanita “Nina“ Ferguson and Carolyn “Lil Woman” Massenburg. Diane will be remembered and loved forever, by Her Father Joe Nathan “Nat” Sanders, Her Step-Mother, Suzy Sanders, Her Husband, Orvin L. Wooten, Sr. Her Daughter, Cherese (Jaime) Mireles, Her Granddaughter, Lula Mireles, Her Stepchildren Orvin “Pee Wee” Wooten, Jr. ,Creola “Cre” Wooten and Maria Tickle, Her siblings Edith “Squeaky” Baker, Cecilia “Suzy” Ferguson, Alvin “Biddamane” Ferguson, Arnez “Charlie Brown”(Loretha) Ferguson, Phyllis Hopkins, Anthony “Tony” Sanders and Sheila Boyd, Her Brother-in-law, Sylvester (Gladis) Wooten, Her Sisters-in-law Cynthia Howard, and RoRene (Mark) Wooten. Diane also leaves to cherish her memory four step grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In lieu of flowers donations to “LULA MIRELES TRUST FUND

Diane Ferguson-Wooten

June 23, 1953 - December 12, 2013