She was born on October 28, 1950 to the late Ronald Taylor Jr. and Dorothy Hildebrand Taylor in Catawba County.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Juanita Leggins; and brother, Wayne Taylor.
Survivors include her husband, Garfield O. Woody, Jr. of the home; daughters, Ann Barbee (Brian) of Hickory, Carolyn Wendling (Roy Hudson) of Casar; son, Ronnie Woody (Cathy) of Flint, Michigan; grandchildren, Anthony Barbee, Jessica Barbee, Toshia Phillips, Amber Schronce, Sarah Duffy, and Andrew Garrett; eight great grandchildren; sister, Evelyn Fox of Hickory; brother, Larry Taylor of Lincolnton; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hickory Funeral Home. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm at the funeral home. Rev. Ernie Richards will be officiating the service. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Carolina Caring, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658.
