Emily Bess Hoffman Obituary

We bid farewell to Emily Bess Hoffman of Lakeland, Florida, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 24, 2026 at the age of 73. Emily touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Emily Bess Hoffman to pay them a last tribute.

In the vast expanse of eternity, may Emily find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Woodrow Wilson Wofford and Bessie Kathleen Wofford (Bradley); her brother James Cecil Wofford; her son William Carl Hoffman IV; and her husband William Carl Hoffman III (Bill).

She is survived by: her siblings, Aaron Wofford, Paul Wofford (Inez) and Angela Bass; her son Timothy Charles Hoffman (Carolyn); her daughter-in-law Christi Hoffman; and her grandchildren, Nathanael Charles Hoffman and Teslyn Elizabeth Hoffman.