Marilyn "Grammy" Woodard Obituary (1936 - 2022)

Marilyn Louise Woodard, 86, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 1, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Marilyn was born in Winslow, Arizona on January 28th, 1936. She was the daughter of Charles and Winnie Oster. When she was a teenager, her family moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico where she would later meet her loving husband of 56 years, James "Jimmie" B. Woodard Jr., who was serving in the United States Air Force. Shortly after the birth of their son, Jimmie and Marilyn moved to the Houston area where they completed their family with 2 daughters and built a loving home. She took her role as a mother seriously, always supporting her children in all their endeavors. She instilled the importance of faith and family in her children. Marilyn had a deep love of music, learning to play the piano at a very young age. She sang in several choral groups throughout her lifetime. Marilyn had a servant's heart, always making sure everyone felt welcomed and loved. One of her greatest joys in life was being "Grammy" to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren who had a mutual adoration for her. The loss of Marilyn will leave a deep void in the hearts of her family and friends, but she leaves behind a legacy of unwavering love that will live on for generations. She was preceded in death by parents Charles and Winnie Oster, husband James B. Woodard Jr., and grandson Jon Austin Banks. She is survived by her 3 children: James Michael Woodard and wife Bethany, Lauri Elyse Parker and husband Bill, and Dawn Alane Banks and husband Mark. She had 5 grandchildren that were the joy of her life: Aimee Wise and husband Keith, Reagan Banks (wife of grandson Jon Banks), Lauren Homan and husband Ben, Ashlyn Egger and husband Marcus, and Ariana Woodard. To add to that joy, she had 3 greatgrandchildren whom she cherished greatly: Shelby Wise, Sawyer Wise, and Axel Banks. Marilyn also leaves behind a sister-in-law, Jeannine Fairburn, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loving family members and friends who were more like family. Family will receive guests for a visitation for Marilyn on Friday, September 9th, 2022, beginning at 10:00am. Celebration of Life funeral services will follow and begin at 11:00am. A Fellowship will follow in the banquet hall beginning at 12:00pm. Visitation, funeral service, and fellowship will all be held at Carnes Funeral Home in Texas City, 3100 Gulf Freeway. Interment and graveside rites will follow the fellowship at Forest Park East cemetery and will begin at 2:30pm. Pallbearers are Mike Woodard, Bill Parker, Mark Banks, Keith Wise, Marcus Egger, and Ben Homan. Honorary pallbearers are Jon Banks, Sawyer Wise, and Axel Banks.