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NEWS + EVENTS
Lessa Woodruff 1968-2007
Charlessa L. Woodruff was born May 4, 1968 in New Albany, Mississippi to the late Charlie Woodruff, Jr. and Janice Spears Woodruff. She departed this life on Thursday, June 21, 2007 at the Oktibbeha County Hospital.
Charlessa was a graduate of W.P. Daniel High School in New Albany, MS and a member of Red Hill MB Church, Blue Springs, MS.
She earned her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Degrees from Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS. Charlessa was the Administrative Secretary for the School of Architecture at MSU since 1991 and was in charge of admissions and registration of students.
She was exceptionally trained and certified in the following business and instructional areas, including; Microcomputer Business Applications, Micro-applications of Office Administration, Emerging Technologies, and Technology Laboratory Management. She was proficient in forty-five different computer software programs on both Macintosh and PC computers.
Charlessa is survived by a brother, Charles Cook of New Albany, MS, one sister, Linda Ann Woodruff of Tulsa, OK, eight nieces, and a host of Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Charlie and Janice Woodruff, and her grandparents, Vearty M. Woodruff and Charlie Woodruff, Sr., of Blue Springs, MS and Mary Lou Spears and Willie "June Bug" Spears of New Albany, MS.
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Charlessa was a graduate of W.P. Daniel High School in New Albany, MS and a member of Red Hill MB Church, Blue Springs, MS.
She earned her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Degrees from Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS. Charlessa was the Administrative Secretary for the School of Architecture at MSU since 1991 and was in charge of admissions and registration of students.
She was exceptionally trained and certified in the following business and instructional areas, including; Microcomputer Business Applications, Micro-applications of Office Administration, Emerging Technologies, and Technology Laboratory Management. She was proficient in forty-five different computer software programs on both Macintosh and PC computers.
Charlessa is survived by a brother, Charles Cook of New Albany, MS, one sister, Linda Ann Woodruff of Tulsa, OK, eight nieces, and a host of Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Charlie and Janice Woodruff, and her grandparents, Vearty M. Woodruff and Charlie Woodruff, Sr., of Blue Springs, MS and Mary Lou Spears and Willie "June Bug" Spears of New Albany, MS.
Today you've been called home, we will still hear your voice
We will remember your smile and we will keep you in our hearts forever
May your spirit continue to dwell in us all
and may God grant us the strength to honor your memory.
In 1991, MSU was the first School of Architecture in the US to require the purchase of a laptop computer for use in the Design Studios. Incidentally, this was Lessa's first year in charge of admissions and registration at the School of Architecture. Lessa made it a point to keep students well informed about computer issues and did everything in her power to help students purchase the costly computer. Several Alumni, students, faculty, and staff have started the Lessa Woodruff Memorial Scholarship Fund. The scholarship will help students with proven need to purchase the required laptop. To date, over $5,000 has been pledged. To make a donation to this fund, please contact Bennett Evans.
A Eulogy for Lessa by David C. Lewis, PhD.
We will remember your smile and we will keep you in our hearts forever
May your spirit continue to dwell in us all
and may God grant us the strength to honor your memory.
In 1991, MSU was the first School of Architecture in the US to require the purchase of a laptop computer for use in the Design Studios. Incidentally, this was Lessa's first year in charge of admissions and registration at the School of Architecture. Lessa made it a point to keep students well informed about computer issues and did everything in her power to help students purchase the costly computer. Several Alumni, students, faculty, and staff have started the Lessa Woodruff Memorial Scholarship Fund. The scholarship will help students with proven need to purchase the required laptop. To date, over $5,000 has been pledged. To make a donation to this fund, please contact Bennett Evans.
A Eulogy for Lessa by David C. Lewis, PhD.
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