/fit-in/200x300/filters:fill(white)/prod/399/396045/DTZkAqJnR3WParYOeditfrmd.jpg)
Obituary For Frances Woodard
Mrs. Annie “Frances” Thompson Woodard was the second child born to the late Wilbur & Annie Mae Thompson, Sr., she entered eternal rest on January 8, 2024.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at White Plains United Methodist Church in the St. Marks Community.
Rev. Renee Clark, Pastor and Rev. Frank Dean Jr., Eulogist. Interment will follow the Olive Branch Cemetery #2.
Public viewing will be held on Saturday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM at the Funeral Home.
Frances, began her earthly journey on January 9,1927 in St. Marks Community. She received her education at St. Mark Primary School. Her spiritual journey began at an early where she joined White Plains United Methodist Church, she later was a faithful member of Plainview Community Church where she served as an usher and worked on several other auxiliaries.
On July 15, 1945, she united in holy matrimony to Zachary Woodard, Sr. for 55 years until his death in 2000. Frances was the matriarch of the Thompson & Woodard family and a historian of our family roots. She retired from Royal Elaine Nursing Home and was a care giver to the Smith family for several years. She was an avid gardener, baker, cook, and seamstress. She was known for making the best Brunswick Stew.
Frances is preceded in death by her husband, Zachary Woodard, Sr., father, Wilbur Thompson, Sr.; mother, Annie Mae Dean Thompson; daughters; Annie “Christine” Woodard Shy, Darnell Cameron, & Gail Woodard, grandsons; Raemond Daniel & Dexter Woodard; brothers: Bobby Lee Thompson, Oliver Thompson, Wilbur Thomson, Jr., & Clifford Thompson; sisters: Mary Hill Dean, Ambra Swanson, Annette Partridge, & Carrie Combs.
She leaves to cherish her memories: loving children: Eddie (Terryl) Woodard, Sr., Gwendolyn Hall, Bernice (Gary) Newton, & Zachary (Jennifer) Woodard, Jr., Son-in-Law: Rev. Oliver Cameron. Grandchildren: Katress (Kelvin) McBride, Marcus Woodard, Ytivia Woodard, Daryl (Alicia) Newton, Kelvin Cameron, Garrick Woodard, Trevette Woodard, Timothy Woodard, Marco Woodard, Isaac (Shylonda) Cameron, Derica Newton, Quentin Hall, Eddie Woodard, Jr., Ja’Netta Woodard, Zachary Woodard, III., Iris (Cedric) Kirksey, LaQuentis Woodard, Micko Woodard, & Kiona Cameron. Brother: Leon (Alicestine) Thompson. Brother-in-Law: Will Partridge. Sister-in-Law: Bettye Thompson. 44 Great-grandchildren, 34 great-great grandchildren, special nephew Gregory (Lisa) Woodard, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, & friends..
Arrangements are entrusted to Thrash and Sons Funeral Home.
Send flowers to the service of Frances Woodard
Services
Public Viewing
Funeral Service
Photos & Video
Condolences & Tributes
Add A Condolence
Tanja Martin sent The New Sunrise Bouquet for Frances Woodard - January 13, 2024
Our deepest condolences and love to the Woodard family during this time of loss. -Overseer Tanja Martin and the Deliverance Unlimited church family.
Jon Pair sent Mixed Spray for Frances Woodard - January 11, 2024
Deepest sympathy
Theresa and Jon Pair
To the Thompson and Woodward family may God bless you because she was a wonderful lady and she knew how to cook Brunswick stew. But anyway she has not gone far she is with God because he loved her best. But she still is angel flying high and watching over all of you even though she not here on earth but her spirit will be with y'all forever because she really loved y'all especially my girl Janetta and her mom gail. So will that been said stay strong because that's what she would have wanted the family to do. From Keith Rutledge silla and Vickie culberson we love y'all cuz.
I like to extend my deepest & heartfelt condolence to the Woodard family, your mother lived a good life with lots of Care & Love from her family. She can rest now knowing she was loved so much and lived a full life here on earth. From a long life friend and classmate of your daughter Ms. Gwendolyn Hall. She took good care of her Mother, she can Rest in Peace. From: Mary Cranford (Atlanta, GA)
Deepest and heartfelt condolences to the Woodard & Thompson family. From: Your Cousins Ambra Jean, Christine, Willie& James Dean
To the Woodard/Thompson family, we extend our most sincere and heartfelt condolence upon the demise of Sis. Frances. (great memories ).Our prayer is that you will feel God's comfort and peace today and in the days to come as you begin navigating your tomorrows without her.
