Elizabeth Jane Woodward was born August 12, 1915 in Muldrow, Oklahoma. The daughter of Wrenshall Neal and Gertrude Wheeler Neal. She married John Harvey Woodward on August 22, 1931 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death on March 9, 1970 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Jane was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Electa Chapter #30 for over 50 years, Past Worthy Matron and life member. She passed this life on January 14, 2007 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas after having attained the age of 91 years, 5 months and 2 days.
Survivors are: 2 Daughters: Patsy Jane Woodward Riggs and Husband Wade of Muldrow,Ok., Joella Woodward Morton and Husband Lage of Muldrow, Ok., 6 Grandchildren: James Harvey Riggs and Wife Dianne, David Lee Riggs and Wife Vicki, Sandy Henson and Husband Mike, Lalian Morton and Wife Robbie, Tim Morton and Wife Joan, Suzan Wickett and Husband Kenneth; 8 Great Grandchildren: Jerry Riggs, Billy Riggs, and Wife Johnna, D.J. Riggs and wife Sherry, Jonathon Henson, Whitney Haaksma and husband Kevin, Lanea Yandell and husband Wesley, Jennifer Morton and Ashton Wickett, 7 Great Great Grandchildren: Jamie, Julia, Trevor, Kennedy, Travis, Avery, and Aden, 3 Sister-in-laws: Eileen Neal, Hazel Davis, and Margie Howell, Several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, 3 brothers, 2 sisters, and 1 great great granddaughter. |