Annie B. Woodward

Annie Boggan Woodward died Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at Baptist Medical Center, Jackson, MS, after a brief illness. Visitation will be Friday, July 20, at Christ United Methodist Church from 9-10:45 a.m. with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 a.m.

Mrs. Woodward was born in Tupelo on November 12, 1915, to James Wesley Prentiss Boggan and Mary Harlan Boggan. The third of four sisters, she was educated in the Tupelo schools. She attended MSCW and in 1937 graduated from Ole Miss where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. After her graduation she taught school in Tupelo and on June 4, 1940, married Monroe Stallings Woodward (Woodie), a Georgia native. Following his discharge from the army after World War II, Annie and Woodie lived briefly in Chattanooga, Jackson, and Tupelo. In 1950 his career with the Life Insurance Company of Georgia transferred them to Meridian where they lived seven years and made treasured, lifelong friends. While in Meridian, Annie enjoyed her work in the Meridian Junior Auxiliary and was a committed member of Central Methodist Church.

In 1957 the Woodwards moved to Atlanta where they lived for seventeen years. Their years in Atlanta were enriched by church and civic activities, the bonds of more treasured friendships, and countless happy times with Georgia family members.

Retirement in 1974 brought the Woodwards back to Jackson where Annie became a devoted member of Christ United ethodist Church. She served her Sunday school class, numerous committees, and the United Methodist Women, which awarded her a

Special Recognition Pin. She enjoyed her memberships in High Noon Luncheon Club, Las Camaradas Luncheon Club, Pierian Club, the Ralph Humphreys Chapter of the DAR, the Samuel Swayze Chapter of Colonial Dames, and various bridge clubs.

Annie was a loving, caring mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and three sisters: Mittie Lou Boggan Ely, Ina Belle Boggan Lindsey, and Jamie Boggan Speed. She is

survived by her daughter, Helen Woodward Craig and husband York, and three grandchildren: York Craig III, his wife Jennifer, and their children Sarah Douglas, Cy, and Annie; Libba Craig Wise, her husband John, and their children John Camp and Woody; and Woody Craig and his wife Elizabeth. She is also survived by three nieces and three nephews: Mary Helen Hitt, Raymond Clift, Mary Ann Williams, Jim Lindsey, Sandy Brooks, and John Speed.

The family would like to extend their appreciation for the outpouring of love and compassion to all those who cared for her during her days at Baptist Medical Center.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Building Fund of Christ United Methodist Church, 6000 Old Canton Road, Jackson, MS 39211, or Peyton’s House, Neighborhood Christian Center, 417, W. Ash Street, Jackson, MS 39203.