Dr. William L. "Bill" Woolley

1951 - 2013

BORN

1951

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

People's Funeral Chapel

501 North Douty Street

Hanford, California

William Woolley Obituary

William L. Woolley passed away peacefully at his home in Avenal, CA on October 15. Bill was born September 4, 1951 in Kingsburg to Ted and Celia Woolley. He graduated from Kingsburg High School. Bill was an educator who earned his Doctorate in Educational Leadership in 2010. He retired as an Alternative Education Administrator from Reef-Sunset USD in 2011 after 20 years in the district.
He is survived his wife, Glenda and his five children and their families - Tessa Seeman of Las Vegas; Tara Robnett and Chuck Gianni of Fernley, NV; Joshua and Tyler Woolley of Santa Cruz; Ethan Robnett and Sarah Hollis of Hanford; and Megan Robnett and Mark Simpson of Elk Grove. He leaves 8 wonderful grandchildren and a great-grandson.
A celebration of his life will be held at the Avenal Rice Park on Monday, October 21 at 2:30. Remembrances may be sent to the Dr. Woolley Scholarship at FAST Federal Credit Union.
Funeral Arrangements under the direction of People's Funeral Chapel.

Published by The Hanford Sentinel on Oct. 18, 2013.
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Glenda, praying for peace and comfort for you and your family for your loss. May God be a strength to you now, more than ever before.

Cyndi Parra

October 21, 2013

Our love and prayers to Glenda and the family. Bill was a fine friend and fellow-teacher/educator. God bless his soul. -- Dave & Judy Reynolds

David Reynolds

October 21, 2013

I ran into one of Bill Woolley's former students, David Chavez (AHS '98), at State Foods in Avenal back on Saturday. He is now Chief of Staff at Fresno Unified School District. Just one example of Dr. Woolley's impact and influence with Reef-Sunset Unified School District, the City of Avenal, and Avenal First Baptist Church. Thank you for all you added to my life. I will continue to pray for your extended family.

Kent Anderson

October 21, 2013

October 19, 2013

October 19, 2013

He was a great teacher. He was someone I could talk to and he would always be there if I or anyone needed anything. Rest in Peace....My deepest condolences to Mrs. Woolley and family...

Melchor Albarran

October 18, 2013

We will miss him. A fine husband, a fine community member,a fine father and a fine teacher. Victoria Taylor

October 18, 2013

So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was a former employee of the Human Services Agency and leaves many friends here. My thoughts are with Glenda and his family.

John Semas

October 18, 2013

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