Photo courtesy of Paul Funeral Home of Washington
Washington, North Carolina
Jan 23, 1949 – Oct 16, 2020 (Age 71)
Mrs. Barbara Jo W. Woolard, age 71, a resident of Washington, passed away Friday October 16, 2020 at her home.
Graveside services will be 3:00 pm Monday October 19, 2020 at Pamlico Memorial Gardens and will be conducted by Rev. Lee Hendricks. Macon Sullivan, Randy Jackson, EJ Paszt, James Williams, Andy Walter and Joe Hodges will serve as pallbearers.
Mrs. Woolard was born January 23, 1949 in Ripley, Mississippi to the late Orbert Knight Woolard and Thara Grace Richardson Woolard. She was a 1967 graduate of Bath High School and received her Associates degree in Office Systems Technology from Beaufort County Community College. On October 20, 1973 she married Ricky Lane Woolard who survives. She retired as a purchaser with National Spinning after 28 years of service and retired as the Accounting Director with the Washington Housing Authority after 10 years of service.
Survivors include her husband of the home, Ricky L. Woolard, her son, Robby McKinney and wife Marie of Washington, her daughter, Kristi Simmons and husband Chris of Greenville, three grandchildren, Aaron McKinney, Drew McKinney, Taylor Simmons, great grandchild, Brody McKinney, one sister, Cathy Taylor and husband Joey of Washington and one brother, Danny Woolard and wife Jo of Washington. She was preceded in death by one sister, Linda Freese and one brother, Randy Woolard.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm Sunday October 18, 2020 at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to the Caring Christian Carpenters, P.O. Box 715, Washington, NC 27889.
You may address condolences to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com.
Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Woolard family.
Read MoreKristi, Mr. Ricky and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Barbara’s passing. She was always so sweet and had a smile on her face just like the both of you. I will never forget softball, sleepovers, etc! I hope you find peace in the great memories with her that you will always have. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love always
Vanessa Bell Cox
November 05, 2020 | Raleigh, NC | Friend
Dear Ricky & family,
I am so sorry. Barbara Jo was always smiling and friendly. I enjoyed working with her at National Spinning and seeing her afterward. God bless you all.
Candy Howell
Candy Howell
October 21, 2020 | Pinetown, NC | Friend
Ricky and family, I'm very sorry about your loss. Barbara was always a very friendly and funny lady. She will be dearly missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing her.
Larry M. Boyd
October 20, 2020 | Washington, NC | Friend
Kristi, Mr. Ricky and Robby,
I’m so sorry of your loss. I have so many fond memories of Mrs Barbara and you all from our days on the softball field together. Holding you all in prayer during such a difficult time.
Kelli Heverley
October 20, 2020 | Greenville, NC | Friend
Ricky & family, terribly sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers. AW
Art Woolard
October 20, 2020 | Roxboro, NC
Mr. Ricky and family., My husband Stacey and I are so sorry for your loss.
Wanda Boyd
October 20, 2020 | Chocowinity, NC | Coworker
We are so sorry to hear about Barbara. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. I just found out this morning . I know she fought the good fight. Love and prayers Sandy and Jimmy Hedgepeth
Sandra Hedgepeth
October 20, 2020 | Washington, NC | Friend
Ricky, you probably don't remember me, but I was asking another Ricky Woolard the other day if he knew you and Barbara Jo. He said he did and that she was sick. You and Barbara would normally come in the bank and get in my line for me to help you. I am so terribly sorry to hear about this sweet and friendly lady. I lost my husband in June of this year and my heart goes out to you and your family. My prayer for you and your family is that GOD will wrap HIS arms around you and walk with you...
Phyllis Lee
October 20, 2020 | Washington, NC | Friend
Ricky, we are so sorry for your loss! Actually just found out! She was one sweet woman! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Carol and Colon Alligood
October 19, 2020 | Washington, NC | Friend