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Obituary of Marion Louise Woodard

MARION LOUISE WOODARD WOODARD

Virginian Pilot - 06-16-1998

   BOYKINS - Marion Louise Woodard, 86, died Monday, June 15, 1998, in Franklin.
   Born Nov. 4, 1911 in Northampton County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Roy Thomas and Mary Johnson Woodard and the widow of Harry Garland Woodard. She was a graduate of Chowan College, a member of Boykins Baptist Church and was a retired public school teacher. Her teaching career included teaching seventh grade in Northampton County schools and she retired in 1975 after 26 years as a fourth grade teacher in Boykins Elenentary School. Mrs. Woodard had a lifelong love of music and was an avid pianist. She enjoyed sharing her musical talent with her friends and community throughout her life.
   She is survived by a daughter, Shannon Woodard Vick of Newsoms; son, Dennis Stafford Woodard of Boykins; and two grandchildren, Whithey Louise Vick and Dennis Michael Woodard.
   A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Beechwood Cemetery, Boykins. The family will receive friends at Purviance Funeral Home, Boykins, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial donations may be made to Boykins Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad.


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Marion Louise Woodard, 86, passed away on 15 Jun 1998 in Franklin. She was a retired public school teacher and an avid pianist. She is survived by a daughter, son, and two grandchildren.

A graveside service was held on 18 Jun 1998 at Beechwood Cemetery, Boykins. The family received friends at Purviance Funeral Home, Boykins, on 17 Jun 1998.

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MARION LOUISE WOODARD WOODARD

Virginian Pilot - 16 Jun 1998

BOYKINS - Marion Louise Woodard, 86, died Monday, 15 Jun 1998, in Franklin.
Born 4 Nov 1911 in Northampton County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Roy Thomas and Mary Johnson Woodard and the widow of Harry Garland Woodard. She was a graduate of Chowan College, a member of Boykins Baptist Church and was a retired public school teacher. Her teaching career included teaching seventh grade in Northampton County schools and she retired in 1975 after 26 years as a fourth grade teacher in Boykins Elenentary School. Mrs. Woodard had a lifelong love of music and was an avid pianist. She enjoyed sharing her musical talent with her friends and community throughout her life.
She is survived by a daughter, Shannon Woodard Vick of Newsoms; son, Dennis Stafford Woodard of Boykins; and two grandchildren, Whithey Louise Vick and Dennis Michael Woodard.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Beechwood Cemetery, Boykins. The family will receive friends at Purviance Funeral Home, Boykins, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial donations may be made to Boykins Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad.

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| Field | Value                                |
|-------|--------------------------------------|
| Name  | Marion Louise Woodard                |
| Age   | 86                                   |
| Birth | 4 Nov 1911; Northampton County, N.C. |
| Death | 15 Jun 1998; Franklin, VA            |
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| Name                    | Relationship  | Place of Residence |
|-------------------------|---------------|--------------------|
| Marion Louise Woodard   | Decedent      | Boykins, VA        |
| Shannon Woodard Vick    | Daughter      | Newsoms, VA        |
| Dennis Stafford Woodard | Son           | Boykins, VA        |
| Whithey Louise Vick     | Granddaughter | Newsoms, VA        |
| Dennis Michael Woodard  | Grandson      | Boykins, VA        |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value           |
|----------|-----------------|
| Location | Virginian Pilot |
| Name     | Virginian Pilot |
| Date     | 16 Jun 1998     |
| Edition  | N/A             |
| Section  | N/A             |
| Page     | N/A             |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Retired public school teacher with 26 years of service at Boykins Elementary.
• Active member of Boykins Baptist Church.
• Loved music and played the piano.
• Memorial donations may be made to Boykins Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad.
• Birth name was Marion Louise Woodard.


[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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