Pastor Bertha Wooding, 76, of Rockford, IL, a powerful, praising, and praying Woman of GOD, departed this earthly life and gained her wings of eternal life, January 28, 2022. Pastor Wooding was born December 4, 1945, to Gertrude Johnson Westbrook and John Mark Westbrook in Americus, Georgia. Pastor Wooding's family migrated from Americus, Georgia to Rockford, IL. Pastor Wooding was married to Charles Wooding. Pastor Wooding was a pillar in her community in the area of Social Services. As Pastor Wooding was a proud parent of 11 children; Pastor of Mission of Prayer Church; a longstanding dedicated foster parent through DCFS; "The Lady of Love on Lincoln Avenue'. Pastor Wooding leaves to cherish many loving memories her husband, Charles Wooding; five daughters, Ann Holliman, Stephanie Davis, Vernell (Larry) Taylor, Malai (Ronnie Sr.) Harris, and Marlena (Tyrence) Williams; four sons, Armond, Bobby, and Trent Davis, and Keith (Francis) Schneider; grandchildren; great grandchildren; and great-great grandchildren; one sister, Lulu (John) Griffin; two brothers, Ulysees Westbrook and James Westbrooks; a host of other relatives and friends. Pastor Wooding is predeceased by her parents, one brother, four sisters, and two sons, Earnest David Wilcher and Marvin Davis.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 11, 2022, at Greater New Jerusalem Church of God In Christ 2105 N. Central Ave. Burial in Willwood Burial Park. Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Arrangement completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N Johnston Ave