Mary Allison Woodyard, age 25 of Choctaw, Oklahoma, went home to be with her Lord on March 26, 2020 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Services have been entrusted to the care of Bill Eisenhour Northeast Funeral Home.
Mary was born on July 8, 1994 in Oklahoma City to George and Sandra (Phillips) Woodyard. She went to high school at Christian Heritage Academy, graduating with the class of 2012. She then attended Rose State College before going to the University of Central Oklahoma where she studied biomedical engineering and graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree.
Mary was an encouraging, selfless and loving soul. During her own battle with cancer, she volunteered at Children’s Hospital on the cancer floor. She had a gift for being a well needed distraction for the children who were fighting their own cancer battles. They absolutely adored her gentle, sweet spirit. She made each of them feel special and the kids hated when it was time for her to leave.
Growing up, her parents called her “Amazing Mary” because she was such a special little girl and during her 25 years of life, she continued to live up to the title. Among many talents, she was born with the gift of a green thumb, and enjoyed growing her own flowers. She was incredibly bright and loved to read. She was always striving to learn more and could often be found studying and doing research. She especially loved her dog, Lucy. Mary was a devout Christian, and above all else God and her family were the light of her life.
She will be remembered as a strong, outgoing and caring soul. She packed more wonderful memories into her short 25 years here on earth than most people could in 100 years. She will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Mary was preceded in death by her grandmothers: Ann Woodyard and Jackie Phillips and grandfather, Freddie Phillips. She is survived by her parents: George and Sandra Woodyard; brothers: Wes Woodyard and wife Kait, and Brandon Woodyard; nephew, Wren Woodyard; grandpa, George Woodyard, Sr., as well an numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and other beloved family members and friends.
