July 11, 2023
July 11, 2023
Just because its Tuesday and I am missing you so much. I love you!!! Mama XOXO
Cody Alan Woodruff was born late on Friday night on March 23, 1979 to Joyce Woodruff, Tommy Hill and his brother Tommy and sister Jamie.
Many years later he was blessed with another sister, Erica.
From the moment he was born Cody was very quiet. He never cried much and was very content to play alone and was so laid back. That stayed the same for his whole life. He was so soft spoken that he was forever being told to speak up.
Cody rarely met anyone he didn't like. If he had differences with someone they got it out of the way and it was over. They were friends.
Cody had a wonderful heart. He was kind. Most people describe him with that word and we are so proud of that. Cody loved anything that had parts to it. He once took our brand new VCR when he was a kid to see how it worked. He couldn't understand why I was upset. Then he put it right back together. He stayed just like that. He took his love for that and helped many people. We're especially proud of how many elderly people he helped and never for a dime. And we cant get started on the cars and what he did with them. He could've been a millionaire with his talents but he chose to be kind and never charge anybody. He was definitely not materialistic. He had less than many and he really didn't even see it or didn't care. The only things I ever knew him to really want were the Alabama championship hats and shirts. He was a HUGE fan.
Every one of his siblings will tell you that he was their best friend. And he was. He had a special relationship with each one of them. He was a good everything. Son, Daddy, Brother, Uncle and a great friend. He had most of his friends for his whole life. Later in life he welcomed his children. Callie, Noah, who he was extremely close to and Dylan that was only 3 weeks old when Cody left us.
He was funny and family was meant more to him than anything. His best friend for a million years has been JT. He was adventurous and did a lot of things in his short time on earth.
With all of the good about Cody, he was no saint like its sounding. He made mistakes like all of the rest of the world. He was just human. We love him so very much. We will forever miss those beautiful blue eyes and that sweet smile. He is still in our lives and always will be. We will love and miss him until our last breath.
Many years later he was blessed with another sister, Erica.
From the moment he was born Cody was very quiet. He never cried much and was very content to play alone and was so laid back. That stayed the same for his whole life. He was so soft spoken that he was forever being told to speak up.
Cody rarely met anyone he didn't like. If he had differences with someone they got it out of the way and it was over. They were friends.
Cody had a wonderful heart. He was kind. Most people describe him with that word and we are so proud of that. Cody loved anything that had parts to it. He once took our brand new VCR when he was a kid to see how it worked. He couldn't understand why I was upset. Then he put it right back together. He stayed just like that. He took his love for that and helped many people. We're especially proud of how many elderly people he helped and never for a dime. And we cant get started on the cars and what he did with them. He could've been a millionaire with his talents but he chose to be kind and never charge anybody. He was definitely not materialistic. He had less than many and he really didn't even see it or didn't care. The only things I ever knew him to really want were the Alabama championship hats and shirts. He was a HUGE fan.
Every one of his siblings will tell you that he was their best friend. And he was. He had a special relationship with each one of them. He was a good everything. Son, Daddy, Brother, Uncle and a great friend. He had most of his friends for his whole life. Later in life he welcomed his children. Callie, Noah, who he was extremely close to and Dylan that was only 3 weeks old when Cody left us.
He was funny and family was meant more to him than anything. His best friend for a million years has been JT. He was adventurous and did a lot of things in his short time on earth.
With all of the good about Cody, he was no saint like its sounding. He made mistakes like all of the rest of the world. He was just human. We love him so very much. We will forever miss those beautiful blue eyes and that sweet smile. He is still in our lives and always will be. We will love and miss him until our last breath.
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July 4, 2023
July 4, 2023
Another holiday without you. Same broken heart. Missing you so much. Love, Mama XOXO
June 19, 2023
June 19, 2023
ILY Codyyy
June 18, 2023
June 18, 2023
Dear Cody,
What an emotional week. We got the murderers parole denied!! Me and SD and your sisters were there. Tommy wrote a letter and we felt that was best for his well-being. We don't have to worry about him for 5 more years.
And today is Father's Day. We sure do miss that good-looking face of yours. And everything else too. Especially that big heart.
You would never have to worry. Even after I am gone, you are in good hands with Tommy, Jamie and Erica.
I love you so much,
Mama
XOXO
What an emotional week. We got the murderers parole denied!! Me and SD and your sisters were there. Tommy wrote a letter and we felt that was best for his well-being. We don't have to worry about him for 5 more years.
And today is Father's Day. We sure do miss that good-looking face of yours. And everything else too. Especially that big heart.
You would never have to worry. Even after I am gone, you are in good hands with Tommy, Jamie and Erica.
I love you so much,
Mama
XOXO
May 26, 2023
May 26, 2023
My Dear Sweet Sweet Cody,
Only God could know how much I miss you and love you. 8 years yesterday and I'm still stuck on stupid wondering how in the world you could possibly be gone?????
I am so broken hearted and angry and everything all over again. I'm not sure it ever went away.
Kolton graduated yesterday. I'm really proud of him. It did fill up our day so that we didn't have to think so much. Selfishly, I was glad of that. It was a good time and we were all there, even Tommy.
Today, it hit hard and I have sat on this couch and cried for 13 hours. Now I am going to have to go talk to God to get me through it again.
We also have not stopped fighting for justice, and we had a big win last week. I will never stop. None of us will.
I miss you son. I just keep repeating myself because there are no words.
I love you forever and ever,
Mama
XOXO
Only God could know how much I miss you and love you. 8 years yesterday and I'm still stuck on stupid wondering how in the world you could possibly be gone?????
I am so broken hearted and angry and everything all over again. I'm not sure it ever went away.
Kolton graduated yesterday. I'm really proud of him. It did fill up our day so that we didn't have to think so much. Selfishly, I was glad of that. It was a good time and we were all there, even Tommy.
Today, it hit hard and I have sat on this couch and cried for 13 hours. Now I am going to have to go talk to God to get me through it again.
We also have not stopped fighting for justice, and we had a big win last week. I will never stop. None of us will.
I miss you son. I just keep repeating myself because there are no words.
I love you forever and ever,
Mama
XOXO
May 15, 2023
May 15, 2023
Dear Cody,
Another Mother's Day yesterday. I don't need a day to remind me that you are gone. That normally isn't what that day means but it does. I just keep repeating the words because nothing ever changes. I miss you and I love you and it hurts like hell. IT NEVER CHANGES.
I love you so much son.
Mama
Another Mother's Day yesterday. I don't need a day to remind me that you are gone. That normally isn't what that day means but it does. I just keep repeating the words because nothing ever changes. I miss you and I love you and it hurts like hell. IT NEVER CHANGES.
I love you so much son.
Mama
April 9, 2023
April 9, 2023
Hey Son,
Its just me again. In a few minutes it will be Easter, the very best holiday.
I'll be missing you just like I always do. I always will.
I wish so badly that you were here.
I've been working hard on all of the April stuff we do every year. One would think everything gets easier with time...only it doesn't.
I'll see you when I get to heaven.
Love you always,
Mama
XOXO
Its just me again. In a few minutes it will be Easter, the very best holiday.
I'll be missing you just like I always do. I always will.
I wish so badly that you were here.
I've been working hard on all of the April stuff we do every year. One would think everything gets easier with time...only it doesn't.
I'll see you when I get to heaven.
Love you always,
Mama
XOXO
March 23, 2023
March 23, 2023
Happy Birthday in heaven sweet Cody. We will celebrate you tonight. What a privilege it is to have you for a son. So many memories both good and bad.Thats how it is with family.
We got together for your birthday. We had hot dogs and released balloons for you. Just maybe you could see them.
How I wish you were here. Love, Mama XOXO
We got together for your birthday. We had hot dogs and released balloons for you. Just maybe you could see them.
How I wish you were here. Love, Mama XOXO
February 18, 2023
February 18, 2023
Just missing you so much. Love you always. Mama
January 22, 2023
January 22, 2023
The holidays are still hard. You should see Noah. He's so tall!!! And son, he is such a good young man. You would be so proud of him. I still miss you like nobody could believe. I love you so much son. Love, Mama XOXO
December 25, 2022
December 25, 2022
Hey Son. Another Christmas without you. Man, it's still so hard. I always try to remember that beautiful smile and picture how amazing it is for you now. I can't begin to imagine. I just have to trust God...have faith like the bible says. I'll see you again one day. Until then, I love and miss you so much.
September 26, 2022
September 26, 2022
Today is National Remembrance Day for murder victims. Well, actually is yesterday now. I'm still a night owl so I'm still awake. We really don't need this day because you are still part of our every day. We just miss you so much. I actually can finally laugh or smile when I think of you. It still hurts like hell though. I know I keep repeating myself. We love you and miss you so much. We always will. ❤️ Thought of you all through church today. It was a Cody sermon and music today. Maybe you were there with me. XOXO
August 18, 2022
August 18, 2022
I love you. Mama XOXO
July 25, 2022
July 25, 2022
Just stopping by to say how much you are loved and missed. I read all the time about every pertaining to you. I don't know how this is supposed to be a good plan but I do trust God. In the meantime, we all miss you so much.
Love you,
Mama
XOXO
Love you,
Mama
XOXO
July 18, 2022
July 18, 2022
Hello again. I miss you. That's all. The longer you are gone, the more?? something I get. Sad of course and maybe a little angry. The heartbreak is real. The guilt is strong! The longing to see you is almost too much some days. I love you with my whole heart.
Love,
Mama
XOXO
Love,
Mama
XOXO
June 19, 2022
June 19, 2022
My sweet Cody,
How many times have I been on my knees or rolling on a floor because I miss you so much. 7 years later and most days I feel like I'm going to lose it. Nobody could IMAGINE THE PAIN. I would never want you back from heaven because I do love you so.
Today is Father's Day. I look at these kids and I know you never would imagine them this grown. You would be so proud.
Noah has his license and is working. I'm so proud of him.
It's not fair that you weren't here to take him. That you aren't here for lots of things.
You are in our hearts until the last breath we take.
I'll see you when I get there.
I love you until the end of time.
Mama
XOXO
How many times have I been on my knees or rolling on a floor because I miss you so much. 7 years later and most days I feel like I'm going to lose it. Nobody could IMAGINE THE PAIN. I would never want you back from heaven because I do love you so.
Today is Father's Day. I look at these kids and I know you never would imagine them this grown. You would be so proud.
Noah has his license and is working. I'm so proud of him.
It's not fair that you weren't here to take him. That you aren't here for lots of things.
You are in our hearts until the last breath we take.
I'll see you when I get there.
I love you until the end of time.
Mama
XOXO
June 8, 2022
June 8, 2022
Oh man, I miss you. I'm telling you that it still hurts . Only God knows how much. Love you love you love ❤️
April 18, 2022
April 18, 2022
Happy Easter in heaven. I say that's the best place to be, especially on Easter. and I do mean that. But we sure miss you here and it doesn't take a holiday. I know that every passing day brings me closer to you. You would be surprised at how much I wonder what that will be like. I always pray that I will dream about you. Only once.
I love you forever and ever.
Mama
XOXO
I love you forever and ever.
Mama
XOXO
April 18, 2022
April 18, 2022
Hey Son,
You had another birthday last week. We surely didn't forget it. It was on a Wednesday this time. My hands were full so it wasn't the day I wanted but thats ok.
I remember the night you were born so clearly. Honestly it doesn't seem that long ago. You would be 43 today. Wow. But you will forever be 36 and remain so young and handsome. I'll know you in less than a sec and I hope you'll know me too. Lifestyle and age hasn't been so good to me but I'm grateful just to be here.
Oh how much we miss you. Words are almost silly because there are no words since you've been gone.
I miss you and love you so so much Son Son.
I always forget to hit send on everything.
You had another birthday last week. We surely didn't forget it. It was on a Wednesday this time. My hands were full so it wasn't the day I wanted but thats ok.
I remember the night you were born so clearly. Honestly it doesn't seem that long ago. You would be 43 today. Wow. But you will forever be 36 and remain so young and handsome. I'll know you in less than a sec and I hope you'll know me too. Lifestyle and age hasn't been so good to me but I'm grateful just to be here.
Oh how much we miss you. Words are almost silly because there are no words since you've been gone.
I miss you and love you so so much Son Son.
I always forget to hit send on everything.
January 22, 2022
January 22, 2022
Hey Son Son
I'm sitting here watching the Tennessee Titans. I'm trying to get them to the Super Bowl. Of course, made me think of you. Of course I do every day anyway. We sure do miss you. All of us. I wish you could see all of these kids. I hope you do. They surely know you. We love you ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
I'm sitting here watching the Tennessee Titans. I'm trying to get them to the Super Bowl. Of course, made me think of you. Of course I do every day anyway. We sure do miss you. All of us. I wish you could see all of these kids. I hope you do. They surely know you. We love you ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
January 3, 2022
January 3, 2022
And just like that we are into a new year without you. It is still heartbreaking after all these years. I love you so much.
December 22, 2021
December 22, 2021
Well Son,
It's that time of year again. I wish I could say it's different but it's like this for a few of us all year. This time of year we can't try to put it away for awhile or push it down.
I was looking at pictures of our last Christmas together. It was the last one we had with Tommy too. Thank God he will be here this year. You will not and it is a big hole in our face that we cannot look away from.
You are so missed every second. It is shocking how deep pain can last forever. Time passing does nothing for the pain. In ways it gets worse. I would give anything to have you here again. I know it's selfish because you are so much better off than we are. We just miss you so much.
I pray I get to heaven to see you again.
Love you so much
Mama
XOXO
It's that time of year again. I wish I could say it's different but it's like this for a few of us all year. This time of year we can't try to put it away for awhile or push it down.
I was looking at pictures of our last Christmas together. It was the last one we had with Tommy too. Thank God he will be here this year. You will not and it is a big hole in our face that we cannot look away from.
You are so missed every second. It is shocking how deep pain can last forever. Time passing does nothing for the pain. In ways it gets worse. I would give anything to have you here again. I know it's selfish because you are so much better off than we are. We just miss you so much.
I pray I get to heaven to see you again.
Love you so much
Mama
XOXO
October 2, 2021
October 2, 2021
It's that time of year again.
Roll TIDE CODY. WE MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU ❤
Roll TIDE CODY. WE MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU ❤
July 6, 2021
July 6, 2021
I love you so much. And I miss you so.
Mama
XOXO
Mama
XOXO
May 21, 2021
May 21, 2021
The anniversary is coming up of the day you left this world. your always on my mind but so heavy right now. i sure do love and miss you more than words could ever describe. i tried to leave you a happy birthday post but it wouldn't work so know that i did not forget you . i will never forget you. anyways hope your still holding me a spot beside you up there!! love you always, jamie
May 19, 2021
May 19, 2021
Honestly, I still can't wrap my head around the fact that you are gone. It doesn't seem real that I can't pick up the phone and call. It's a hurt that will not go away. My life just isn't complete anymore .... and never will be. I love you so very much .
Mama
XOXO
Mama
XOXO
May 11, 2021
May 11, 2021
Just dropped by because I'm missing you so bad. I sure wish I could talk to you
I love you so much,
Mama
XOXO
I love you so much,
Mama
XOXO
March 23, 2021
March 23, 2021
Oh Son Son. Only God knows how much I miss you. Almost 6 years and no relief. But it's a special day today. It's your birthday!!! Happy Birthday Son. I miss you so much. We all do. I'm in the hospital. I finally got a lung transplant. How unfair is that. You were always a better person yet I get a second chance. I hope you know that I'd give it all up and trade places with you to give you another chance. I love you ALWAYS.
December 25, 2020
December 25, 2020
Another Christmas about over. Even though it has been 5 years, I miss you as much as I did back then. I just love you so much. I'll see you when I get there. You're in the best hands. I have to stick around for Tommy, Jamie and and Ric Ric as long as I can. Love you forever. Mama XOXO
October 27, 2020
October 27, 2020
I just miss you so much
June 17, 2020
June 17, 2020
you were the greatest man i ever knew . i love you so much, forever and ever.
love ric ric .
love ric ric .
May 25, 2020
May 25, 2020
Missing you sweet son of mine. Every single thing about you. We love you so much. We'll see other again. I'll miss you and love you til then. Love, Mama XOXO
May 25, 2020
May 25, 2020
Love and miss you!!
May 25, 2020
May 25, 2020
This is just to let you know I was thinking about you. Rest easy. I'll see you again one day.
Uncle Duke
Uncle Duke
April 22, 2020
April 22, 2020
Was just thinking about you. Stepdad fixed up a place for you in the yard. Its really cool. I think you'd love it. A red bird visited this morning during my exercises. I hope that was you giving the ok on the new place. You could never know how much I miss you. I love you forever. Mama XOXO
April 5, 2020
April 5, 2020
You are always on my mind. Night Night. I love you so much, Mama XOXO
March 23, 2020
March 23, 2020
Just wanted to holler and give you a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! You have to know that we miss you like crazy! See you in heaven one day. I love you!
Uncle Duke
Uncle Duke
March 23, 2020
March 23, 2020
Dear Cody, It's your birthday!!! Happy Happy Birthday!!! I bet it's not a big deal considering the glory in which you live every day. It is still a hard day here. I try to remember that absent from the body is present with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:8. It has been so long and it's also like yesterday. I miss you son. I still always wait for you to walk through the door.I don't know when I will see you again but I know that I will. And I won't let you go. I love you always, Mama XOXO
March 16, 2020
March 16, 2020
I missed you a lot today. Josh and Ric had birthdays. Officially yesterday now since I am still sitting up all night most nights. Can you believe that Josh is 24? How crazy is that??? He's a good young man. Angela did a good job raising him. And Ric Ric... that is tough. You were really missed. I am getting a little nervous about next week. I do still cry but I now laugh at our crazy memories and spend more time just being so grateful that we had you while we did. You made them the best years. Stephen is in heaven now too. I hope after his grandparents finished hugging him that you were right there for him too. I love him so much too. You two boys are loved and missed every moment. Love Mama XOXO
March 11, 2020
March 11, 2020
Can't help but think about your birthday coming up soon. Sure do miss you alot. Weve started playing softball on sundays and Corey is so serious about it. I know he gets his competitive genes from you. Wish you could play! Love you lots!
December 29, 2019
December 29, 2019
Sure missed you this Christmas. I know you would be so happy how our family has stayed together for you. Love you always
December 20, 2019
December 20, 2019
I sure missed you tailgating. We've got such a big set up now. I know you would love it! We didn't make playoffs this year and I know you were up in heaven stroking out. We will be back next year tho. Anyways christmas is a few days away. I always love when you got my name. You would always get me lotto tickets and cheese pretzels. The pretzels are still hard to find at times but Corey took after you in so many ways and he gets me some when he sees them. Still dont have a lottery here so no tickets. Lol. Anyways I love and miss alot! Always!!
Love
Jamie
Love
Jamie
December 20, 2019
December 20, 2019
Christmas is close. I really miss you. All the time, not sometimes. I bet Christmas in heaven is better than we could ever imagine. I love you Cody, so much that sometimes I still wonder if I can survive. One day we will all be together again. What a day that will be. Love you always, Mama XOXO
May 31, 2019
May 31, 2019
I haven't been able to look directly at your pictures. I still break down every single time I look at your sweet face. This year on that awful date, I got SO ANGRY!!! Its a few days later and last night I kept watching that video that Corey took of you in the front yard. I don't know how many times I watched it. Just over and over and over. Sometimes I would just close my eyes and listen to your voice. My gosh, how wonderful it felt to hear you again. I miss you so much. Words just won't do so I won't even try. I love you sweet Cody.
May 25, 2019
May 25, 2019
Today you have been gone 4 years. I miss you everyday. I cant wait to see you again when I walk through the gates of Heaven! I love and miss you always!
March 23, 2019
March 23, 2019
Happy Birthday Son Son! Today you are 40. It never occurred to me that we wouldn't be together today. The sadness is overwhelming. But I am so grateful that we had you at all. No words can ever say enough how much you are missed every single day. I love you so much. Mama
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Just because its Tuesday and I am missing you so much. I love you!!! Mama XOXO
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May 26, 2022
Son,
It's been 7 very long years since I've seen your beautiful face. Of course I haven't gone to bed yet, so technically it was yesterday that you were taken.
Funny how sometimes it seems like forever ago and sometimes like yesterday. I do know that the sadness and excruciating pain have been here front and center every single day.
I can't explain how much you are missed. Those words don't exist. Life certainly isn't fair. We keep putting one foot in front of the other because really, what else do you do?
I just have to trust God, and I do. It doesn't hurt any less though.
You have always been so humble. If you only knew how many people care about you and miss you, well, I think you would be genuinely shocked. Thats just who you are. Of course, we all knew long before you left this mean old world.
We all got together tonight and ate. Really we just wanted to be together on this incredibly sad day. I wonder if you know or can you see? If you can, you'll see how bad it is here and how much you are still part our every day life and how much you are missed. I love you so much. I just wish you could see it.
Love you forever and always,
Mama
We never gave up.
June 6, 2020
Two years ago, we got all of the justice that we will get for you on this earth. I couldn't help it but I had a smile come to my face when I remembered it. I have come on a long way but I am am only human. It felt good. We love you and miss you so .
Love you always, Mama XOXO
Love you always, Mama XOXO
Simple things
April 24, 2019
You know, it's funny how the simple things remind you of certain things or certain people but I swear that there is a parking spot that reminds me of Cody every single time I pass it, which is probably 3 or 4 times a week at least. A parking spot beside a little building.It was the very first time we ever went tailgating for a Bama game and we parked at this particular spot and had to walk a country mile. We all took a picture together in the parking lot and I have a blow-up of that picture in my Bama room. Simple stuff. I sure do miss you Cody! We've got that tailgating thing figured out now. You would love it!. I love you!
Uncle Duke