Viola Sue Woodward Obituary
We bid farewell to Viola Sue Woodward of Lufkin, Texas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 26, 2025 at the age of 89. Viola touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Curtis Harvey and Tressie Sue Powell; her husband Bill Woodward; her son Howard Woodward; her grandson John Michael Woodward; and her great grandchild Lucas O'Connor.
She is survived by: her daughter Deborah; her children-in-law, Sam McCoy of Lufkin and Annette Woodward; her brother Jerry Woodward; her sister-in-law Carolyn Gandy; her grandchildren, Matt, Kristyl Woodward of Lufkin, Samantha McCoy of Lufkin, Tressie, Dale Stephens of Shawnee, Oklahoma, Katherine, Jay O'Connor of Midlothian, Texas and Josef Woodward of Lufkin; and her great grandchildren, Lauren Woodward, Taylor Woodward, Mason Woodward, Hayes O'Connor, Aubrey O'Connor and Quade Stephens. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, October 28th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Memories Memorial Park (5205 S First St, Lufkin, TX 75901). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, October 28th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
