Frances May Woodard 101 years young of Amarillo, Texas earned her wings and went to be with the Lord on February 27, 2024. She was born in Taiban, New Mexico on September 26, 1922 to Frank R. May and Juanita Quintana May. She was the oldest of four children-all girls; herself, Mabel, Pauline, and Honey.
Frances married Garlin Woodard when she was 19, on September 6,1941. Together they raised their five sons; Dennis, David, Frank, Alan, and Steven and their only daughter Lori. Frances was a loving and devoted mom and grandma. She loved her family with all of her heart. Frances will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband Garlin "Woody”, son Dennis, daughter in law Delita, and daughter in law Linda.
Frances is survived by her daughter in law Jeannie Woodard of Arlington Tx, son David and his wife Penny Woodard of La Mesa, CA, Frank and his wife Lee Woodard of Granbury Tx, Alan Woodard of Amarillo, Tx, Steve and Debbie Woodard of Memphis Tx, daughter Lori and her husband Mike Jones of Amarillo, Tx, 27 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and 9 great-great grandchildren and numerous other relatives.
A visitation for Frances will be held Wednesday, March 6, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Memorial Park Funeral Home, 6969 I-40 E, Amarillo, Texas 79119. A funeral service will occur Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Memorial Park Funeral Home, 6969 I-40 E, Amarillo, Texas 79119.
