Obituary Catherine Jean Woodard February 4, 2022 Portsmouth, VA. – Catherine Jean Woodard, 95, passed away on Friday, February 04, 2022. She was born to the late William E Gay, Sr. and Alene Taylor Gay. She is survived by her sons, Edward J. Woodard, Jr. and wife, Sharon, Robert L. Woodard, Sr. and wife, Linda. Grandchildren, Brandon, Robbie and wife, Heather, Ryan and wife, Allison. Great-Grandchildren, Kallie, Gabriel, Tyler, Cody, and River, as well as many wonderful nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers Charlie, William and her sister Betty. She was a member of Tidal Wave Chapter of OES. She taught the Young At Heart Sunday school class at Western Branch Baptist. She was a believer in Jesus Christ, with membership in Western Branch Baptist Church and River Shore Baptist Church. Catherine Jean Woodard was married to the love of her life, EJ Woodard for 70 years. She will be remembered by many loved ones and friends for her devotion to serving God. Donations can be made to a charity of choice. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 9th at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, with a reception following at the Churchland Masonic Lodge at 5717 High Street, West, Portsmouth, VA 23703