Mrs Anna L. Woodard

On October 6, 2014, Almighty God accepted into His Kingdom the life of Anna Lee Woodard. Anna was born on February 1, 1921, in Greenville, SC. In 1948, shortly after moving to St. Louis, MO, she met and married McCren Everett Woodard. Anna was blessed with three children: Maxine Ellen Williams, Earl McCren Woodard and James Edward Hutchinson. Anna was a devout catholic, a faith she joyfully shared with her family and friends throughout her life. She was a member of Holy Ghost Church in the 1950’s and after the family moved further North in the 1970’s, she joined the parish family of Holly Rosary, which merged with St. Engelbert and is now St. Elizabeth Mother of John the Baptist Church, where she was an active member until her illness. Anna worked in an administrative capacity with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department for 15 years and retired in 1983. Following her retirement she served as a volunteer with the Wesley House Community Center in North St. Louis as well as St. Elizabeth Mother of John the Baptist Church. Anna was preceded in death by parents, James and Carrie Todd, sons Earl McCren Woodard and James Edward Hutchinson, grand-daughter Megan Elizabeth Hutchinson, and sister Lena Schumate. She leaves to cherish her memory a daughter, Maxine Ellen Williams and grand-daughter Sinett Marquita Williams. She also leaves to mourn, her loving cousin, Ruby Nelson in Chicago, IL., nieces, nephews, and close friends. Acknowledgement The family of Mrs. Anna Woodard would like to thank each and every one of you for your sympathy, love and support during this time. We are especially grateful for the efforts of Crossroads Hospice, Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation (formally Parkside Towers), Father Steve along with our parish family. Psalms 23rd The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters.He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; Thou anointest my head with oil my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Mrs Anna L. Woodard

February 1, 1921 - October 6, 2014