Mary Lee Woodard, age 83 of Heber Springs, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 21, 2010. She was born on August 14, 1927 to the late Bryan and Zera Coalter of Blytheville, Arkansas. Mary was preceded in death by two half brothers, Charley Coalter and John Coalter, and a great grand child, Dharma Drude.
Mary is survived by her loving spouse of sixty-three years, Bob Woodard. They have resided in Heber Springs for twenty-two years. She is also survived by their two daughters, Gwendolyn Anthony of Collierville, TN and Marilyn Branson of Montgomery, TX; a half brother, Jesse Coalter of Blytheville, AR; six grand children and nine great grand children. Mary was a beloved friend and a blessing to many people in her church and community. She will be missed.
The family will receive friends from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, October 22, 2010 at the Sugarloaf Baptist Church, Heber Springs. Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 23, 2010 at the Sugarloaf Baptist Church, Heber Springs. Interment will be in the Cleburne County Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Heber Springs Funeral Home, 1199 Wilburn Road, Heber Springs (887-9152). Sign online guest book www.heberspringsfuneralhome.com.
