Janella Jean Black Wooten, born December 8, 1938, died peacefully at her Lookout Mountain home on Monday, March 23, 2020, at the age of 81. She was surrounded by family and friends she cherished dearly.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Rev. Claude Wooten' parents, Claudy and Ila Mae Black; son-in-law Ken McAllister; siblings Gwendola Bailey, Johnnie Black, Annie Gayle Black and baby brother Carter Black.
She is survived by her children, Sheila (Robert) Dougan, Rená (Michael) McAllister-Parker, Nathan (Monda) Wooten and Bradley (Linda) Wooten; grandchildren Eric (Amber) McAllister, Elizabeth (Mike) London, Matisha (Christian) Barajas, Jessica (Andrew) Flaugher, Hannah (Logan) Coffey, Dexter Wooten, River Wooten, David (Bracie) Parker and Valerie Parker. Great-grandchildren are Joshua McAllister, Lincoln and Harrison Barajas, Greyson, Jack, Clara and Evie London, Alexus, Hannah and Avery Flaugher and Hadlee Coffey. She is also survived by siblings Patty Sharp of Section, Ala., Linda Roberts of Athens, Tenn. and Mitchell Black of Dutton, Ala.
“Maw Maw” Wooten was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved her church and gospel singing, and in earlier days, sewing and stitching for everyone who needed it. Her life revolved around her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at Scenicland Holiness Church on Lookout Mountain on Thursday, March 26, from 2-9 p.m. EDT and Friday, March 27, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. with Pastor Aaron Wooten and Bro. Kenneth Wayne Guffey officiating. Burial will follow immediately at Lake Hills Memorial Gardens.
The family will provide gloves, masks and hand sanitizer at the church for those who wish to be present for viewing. The family will also provide a link for live feed of the service for those who cannot attend. Pursuant to Georgia State law, the family may have to limit attendance to the funeral.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared at ryanfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements are by Ryan Funeral Home & Crematory, Trenton, Ga.
