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Barbara Ann Woodward

Barbara Ann Woodward, 78, passed away in Houston, Texas, on May 6th, 2021. She had a big heart and warm hands, and endless patience. She loved her family and friends, the beach, cats, hot tea, sweet tea and flamingos. She is survived by, daughter, Mrs. Kelley McElroy O’Hara; son-in-law, Dr. Walter O’Hara; treasured grandsons, Riley and Luke; and countless people whose lives she touched. She was the only child of David R. Woodward and Beatrice Barr Woodward. She was born and raised in Hampton, VA, graduating from Hampton High School Class of 1960. She completed secretarial school and worked in various supportive roles including as a secretary for the USAF, Langley Field, a teacher’s aide, certified nurse’s aide and a favorite "job" as grandmother, “Baba.” Memorial Donations may be made in her honor to the Huntington’s Disease Society of America to help find a cure for HD or to an organization of your choice which you know she would appreciate. A memorial plaque will rest by her parents at Parklawn Memorial Park in Hampton VA. The family wishes to thank the dedicated nursing home workers over the past years who graced their lives with loving service on behalf of Barbara, “We are forever grateful.”

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