Ina Ruth Woodson, age 79, of Picayune, MS, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020, in Picayune, MS. She was a native of Picayune and retired from the Picayune Public School System. Ina was an active member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, where she participated in Gallia Class #3, served as an usher, and was a helper for the CCHY organization. She also dedicated her time as a Den Mother for the Boy Scouts and engaged in many other activities.

Ina is survived by her two sons, Dennis (Shannon) of Anchor, Alaska, and Darren (Erica) Woodson of Houston, TX; her sister, Sallie Woodson McCree of Picayune, MS; her brother, Carl (Willie Mae) Woodson of Detroit, MI; five grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dennis Sr. and Marzella Woodson, and her siblings, George, Dennis Jr., Willie, and Mary Alice Byrd.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2021, at 12 p.m. in New Palestine Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Greg Walls. A walk-through viewing will take place on the same day at Baylous Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Baylous Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.