Ella Marlene Woodard's obituary , Passed away on November 6, 2023 in Norfolk, Virginia

Ella Marlene Woodard

February 22, 1938 - November 6, 2023 (85 years old)

Norfolk, Virginia

Ella Marlene Woodard's obituary , Passed away on November 6, 2023 in Norfolk, Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Metropolitan Funeral Service

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Ella Marlene Woodard

February 22, 1938 - November 6, 2023 (85 years old)

Norfolk, Virginia

Ella Marlene Woodard Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ella Marlene Woodard of Norfolk, Virginia, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who passed away at the age of 85, on November 6, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ella Marlene Woodard to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Samuel A. Aekins and Clara M. Aekins; her husband Frank Woodard, Jr. of Littleton, NC.; and her siblings, Irene Bright, Ruth Sullivan, Barbara Sivells, George Aekins, Donald Aekins, William "Billy" Johnson, Bobby Johnson, Lloyd Aekins, Sahib Salaam and Samuel "Buddy" Aekins Jr..

She is survived by: her sons, Frank Woodard III and Lamonte Woodard (Rita); her granddaughters, Angelina Woodard and Natalia Woodard; her sisters, Shirley Tardy and Inayah Rashid; her siblings-in-law, Shirley Aekins (Samuel Jr), Mamie Salaam (Sahib), Odell Woodard (Willie), Joe Woodard (Archyne) and Fred Rosser, Sr. (Helen); and her friend Deloris Robbs. She is also survived by loving nieces, nephews, and many special neighbors and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Metropolitan Funeral Service



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7246 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23505

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