"We are preparing you for your future through our past...our mothers."
This organization was established in memory of the late Ms. Elizabeth Major-Parker and in honor of Ms. Dorothy Woodruff by their daughters. These two women were/are champions of education and leadership. Giving back to the community was just one of a few admirable qualities that have been instilled in their descendants. We feel it a privilege and a requisite that we continue to live the life that has been bestowed upon us. We are preparing you for your future through our past...our mothers.
The mission of the MWESF is to provide supportive educational tools for high school seniors approaching their freshman year of a post-secondary institution and to provide advocacy for the Major-Woodruff Educational Scholarship Fund.
The organization is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code. All contributions are tax deductible and a statement can be provided upon request from the organization.
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It is an honor for me to introduce everyone to my mom, Dorothy M. Woodruff. My mother had a significant influence in encouraging my education and not only shaping my future but also has given me the dedication that I have to higher education. The values set for me throughout my life resulted in my desire to recognize her in such a special manner; The Major-Woodruff Educational Scholarship Fund.
Over the years, there has been no one who has been there for me, and encouraged me, as consistently as my mother. My mother, Dorothy M. Woodruff, exemplifies spirituality, love, family, courage, and charity. She is a spiritual warrior that feels life deeply yet she is a sensitive person who still knows how to go through life. I’ve been instilled with courage to live the life of my dreams and not what others expect of me. The strength that I have gotten from her enables me to go anywhere and do anything positive. My mother taught me that being charitable doesn’t always involve things of monetary value but that my words and actions in regards to others can bring enormous joy to an individual.
My mother, Dorothy Woodruff has been a blessing in my life along the years and I aspire on a daily basis to carry the compassion, dignity, faith, and wisdom of my mother.
Elizabeth A. Major (Parker) was a graduate of Allen University in Columbia, SC where she received her BS degree in Business Education. The mother of six children (Cheryl, Constance, Darrin, Carlethia, Cassandra, and Chantilla), she was also an educator, retiring from Abbeville County School District after 19 years of service.
Elizabeth (Ann-as she was favorably called) served faithfully in her church-Rocky River AME Church. She served as president of the senior choir, financial secretary, president of the Women’s Missionary Society (WMS), and steward. She was the assistant to the presiding elder of the Greenville District, and chairperson of the Richard Allen Scholarship Committee. She also worked on the conference level as the Young People’s Division Director, trustee, editor of the newsletter, recording secretary, and chairperson of the budget and financial estimate committee. She was also the recipient of the 2004 Gems of Love Award.
Elizabeth worked with Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) and GLEAMNS for several years. She also wrote and was awarded vocational and occupational grants.
Her community work included being a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. She was a volunteer for the Foothills Rape Crisis Center, educational tutor for secondary students, and a volunteer teacher for the Adult GED program in Abbeville County. She was the first woman chairperson of the Abbeville County Democratic Party and served as the second vice president and secretary for the Abbeville County Retired Teachers Association.
Elizabeth Ann served faithfully and dutifully until her ascension into heaven, on September 12, 2004. She was only 65 years old.