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Elsie Mae Woodard

  • April 22, 1920 - December 25, 2011
  • Jacksonville, Florida
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“Miss Linda and her family are in our thoughts...Wishing a safe journey home to the out of town family members. ”
1 of 12 | Posted by: Lydia and Myra Barker - FL

“I share your sorrow and know you will deeply miss her. Thanks so very much for sharing her video. It definitely brought back many sweet memories. ”
2 of 12 | Posted by: Catherine Moore Billups - NC

“My prayers are with the family at this time. I remember as a child when she and Aunt Shirley and Aunt Ginny would visit my Grandparents (AP and...Read More » ”
3 of 12 | Posted by: Kim Taylor - Roanoke Rapids, NC

“Charles,Linda and Andy. We were so sorry to hear that Aunt Elsie has passed on. We know that she is in a better place now. Every one that knew her...Read More » ”
4 of 12 | Posted by: Wayne & Sharon Moore - IL

“Your mom and my friend will continue to shine in you. I will forever remember her last words to me were You're beautiful. Thank you for sharing your...Read More » ”
5 of 12 | Posted by: John & Edith Jenkins - FL

“Dear Linda, Charles, Andy & Family, My prayers are with you. I will always remember the times that Aunt Elsie, Aunt Ginny & Aunt Shirley came to...Read More » ”
6 of 12 | Posted by: Ginger Moore - Greenville, NC

“Linda, Charles and Andy, my prayers are with the three of you. God Bless you. Aunt Mary ”
7 of 12 | Posted by: Mary Alexander - Scotland Neck, NC

“Our sincere sympathies to Linda and Bobby Bass on the passing of Elsie from the Blessings in a Backpack family ”
8 of 12 | Posted by: Michael Borbely - Jacksonville, FL

“Linda Carol and family, our hearts are heavy for you but we are sure you are at peace with this because your Mom has not had the quality of life she...Read More » ”
9 of 12 | Posted by: Sammy and Becky - Scotland Neck, NC

“May God bless Aunt Elsie. She is now in a better place. Love, Norman Jr ”
10 of 12 | Posted by: Norman Parker, Jr - FL

“Sweet Aunt Elsie, I used to go see her with my mom and we would sometimes go to Scotland Neck together to the Crepe Myrtle Festival. She was a nice...Read More » ”
11 of 12 | Posted by: Phyllis - Chesapeake, VA

“I know no words can't tell you how heavy my heart is for you and your family. We were so lucky to have had our Mom's with us for so long. Love and...Read More » ”
12 of 12 | Posted by: Ann Marlowe Walthall - Richmond, VA


Elsie Mae Woodard, 91, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 25, 2011. She was born on April 22, 1920 in Scotland Neck, NC. She was married to Edgar L. Woodard for 50 years, who preceded her in death in 1988. She was a long-time resident of Norfolk, VA until she went to live in Jacksonville, Florida nine years ago. She was blessed with two sons, Edgar C. Woodard (Nancy) and Andrew L. Woodard (Wanda) who reside in Norfolk, VA; and a daughter, Linda C. Bass (Bobby) of Jacksonville, FL. She has 8 grandchildren, Nancy Charlene Lim, Michael Woodard, Jeffrey Woodard, Mark Woodard, Patrick Bass, Lisa Aimone, Ashley Mae Woodard and Taylor Woodard. There were six great grandchildren and 2 great great-grandchildren. She was one of eight children. Mary Alexander of Scotland Neck, North Carolina is her only remaining sibling. She retired from K & K Toys where she was a store manager in Hilltop – Virginia Beach, VA. She loved to sing and has brought a smile to many faces with her songs, even up to her death. "You are my sunshine" and "Let me call you sweetheart" were two songs she sang on a regular basis. Every time someone saw her, they would say, "There's the lady that sings to us". She will be missed, but her family was blessed to have the honor and privilege to love her for 91 years. "Surely goodness and love will follow me All the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever" (Psalm 23:6) The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. immediately followed by a graveside service at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make your donations in her memory to the Alzheimer's Association or Community Hospice of Northeast Florida.