Miriam Wright, a beloved pillar of her community, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2024, at the age of 73. Born to the late Jethro William Woodson Sr. and Rosa Lee (McCoy) in Lewisburg, PA, Miriam's life journey was marked by resilience, compassion, and an unwavering dedication to helping others.

Miriam discovered her life's calling as an alcohol and drug counselor after overcoming her own struggles with addiction. For many years, she served as a beacon of hope and support to countless individuals seeking recovery, earning her a reputation for her kindness, and empathy, Always Ending her conversations with "I love you and I like you", Miriam had a passion for sports. She played basketball in high school, and she loved attending her sons and grandchildren's sporting events. You could often hear at her leading cheers of support before you ever saw her. She was also a big fan of the Philadelphia Eagles. Additionally, Miriam had a love for music. She sang in a choir with her siblings where she found solace and joy in spreading the message of faith through song.

Miriam's nurturing spirit extended to her family, where she found her greatest source of joy and fulfillment. She cherished her role as a mother, stepmother, and grandmother, adoring each moment spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Miriam was preceded in death by 7 brothers, Jethro, Clark, Thomas, Howard, Michael, Jacob, Raymond "Butch", and two sister, Laura Mae Pitman and Bonnie L. Weatherly Miriam is survived by her brother Leslie Woodson, sister Judy Woodson, sons, Christian and Carter Woodson and her daughter, Catina Woodson, and stepdaughter, Sherelle Wright, along with her 35 beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A celebration of Miriam's life will be held at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, located at 414 E. King Street in Lancaster, PA, on Friday, February 16, 2024, at 11 a.m. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so during the viewing prior to the service, beginning at 9:30 a.m.