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Carolyn Woodward Obituary

Carolyn Woodward
July 20, 1945 - February 19, 2020
Conway, SC
Carolyn Woodward, age 74, wife of the late Richard Austin Woodward, Sr. died Wednesday, February 19, 2020.
Mrs. Woodward was born in Conway, a daughter of the late Burr E. and Eva Mae Powers Giffen. Prior to retirement, she was employed by Conway Hospital with 36 years of service. She was an avid Atlanta Braves fan and loved fishing and bowling. Mrs. Woodward loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a sister, Joyce "Snookie" Graham and a brother, Doug Giffen.
Surviving are her two sons, Richard Austin "Ricky" Woodward II (Miki) and Christopher Scott Woodward; a daughter, Joan Marie Bell (Neal); four grandchildren, Anthony "Travis" Rabon (Donielle), Tiffany Austin Rabon, Matthew Lee Desjardins (Michelle), and Jennifer Kelly Woodward (Jody); seven great grandchildren, Carolyne Haithcock, Austin Haithcock, Camden King, Yanessa Torres, Joselyn Torres, Julian Desjardins, and Grayson Lawson; brothers Burr Giffen (BJ), Wayne Giffen; a brother-in-law, Roderick Dale Woodward; a sister-in-law, Maxine Woodward; many nieces, nephews, extended family and her beloved cat Flossie.
The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff of Conway Medical Center, Pruitt Health Care, and Pruitt Hospice nurses Laura and Lavonne.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel with Rev. Mack Hutson and Rev. Larry Bell. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 PM Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.
Sign an online guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com
Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Sun News on Feb. 21, 2020.

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Jimmy, Tracey, Jay, Sean, Easton & Ashlynn King

February 22, 2020

Joan,Rick,Scott & family, My family is sorry to hear about Carolyn passing away. My family has had so many great memories with your mom & dad. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers & will be there for you guys if you need us for anything. We are send hugs & comfort to everyone. Love your friends Jimmy, Tracey, Ja,Sean, Easton & Ashlynn King

Lynn Fox

February 21, 2020

Joan and Ricky,
I am so saddened to hear of the loss of your mom. She held a special place in my family's hearts. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

Much love,
Tom and Lynn Hughes Fox, and Billy Ray Hughes Sr.

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