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1943
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2025
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Glenda Woolard Obituary
Mrs. Glenda Jean Boyd Woolard, age 82, a resident of Washington, NC died Friday October 3, 2025, at ECU Health Beaufort Hospital in Washington.
Mrs. Woolard’s wishes were for no service to be held.
Mrs. Woolard was born in Beaufort County on August 11, 1943, daughter of the late William Warren Boyd and the late Pearl Hunter Respess Boyd. She was a 1961 graduate of Washington High School and later worked as an administrative assistant at Hamilton Beach in Washington. Mrs. Woolard loved being on the river, gardening collecting anything she thought was of value and flying in a plane. She was a member of a Washington singles club.
Survivors include her children: Darlene Elks and her husband David of Chocowinity, and son: Darrell Wayne Woolard, Jr. of Washington; sister: Janice Tyson and her husband Russell of Washington; grandchildren: Charlie Elks and his wife Regina of Chocowinity, Emilie Elks Pendley of Chocowinity, Brandon Elks and his wife Andrea of Chocowinity, and Amber Woolard Idol of Greenville; and great grandchildren: Grace Elks, Caleb Pendley, Jacob Pendley, Sam Elks, Haleigh Pendley, Charlotte Elks, Maggie Elks, Peyton Barnes, and Emma Elks; She was preceded in death, along with her parents, by a brother: Donald Rufus Boyd; and sisters: Judy Cassano, and Lois Boyd.
Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com
Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Woolard family.
Memories and Condolences
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10 Entries
Jean Williams-Mercer. (Chauncey)
October 10, 2025
I’m so sorry to see of Glenda’s passing. I have loved your family so much through the years and we’ve had to say farewell to many of them, but they’re all rejoicing in heaven today together..
prayers for all, and know that I hold you in my heart.
Victoria Waters
October 8, 2025
Ms. Glenda was such a sweet lady. I always enjoyed talking with her! She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers to all the family. It's so hard to lose your mother. Please let me know if I can help in any way!
Linda Dixon Lewis
October 7, 2025
Darlene, my heart breaks for you in the loss of your precious Mother. Please know that you and all of your family are in my thoughts and in my prayers.
Sherry Gravely
October 6, 2025
Darlene, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Thoughts and prayers for your family.
Sandra Buck Dumpor
October 5, 2025
Glenda and I worked at Hamilton Beach. She and I had some good laughs and fun while there. She was always pleasant and a pleasure to be around. She will always be remembered. Family, remember her often..... memories sustain us and keep her alive in our thoughts.
Lou Waters
October 5, 2025
So sorry to read about Mrs Woolard passing. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hardy Corey
October 5, 2025
My thoughts and prayers go to the family for your loss. She and I were class mates---------Class of 1961 Hardy Corey
Tina & Alan Jordan
October 5, 2025
Alan and I are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Judy Hudnell
October 5, 2025
Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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