Essie Woodard

Essie Woodard, age 83. Sunrise May 13, 1934 and Sunset July 11, 2017.

Preceded in death by parents, Willis and Bessie McSwain; son, Willis Woodard; brothers, Albert and Willis McSwain, Jr.; sister, Willie B. Knighton.

Left to cherish her memory her husband of 52 years, Jessie Woodard, Sr.; sons, Ricky (Argenia) Woodard, Jessie (Melanie) Woodard, Jr., Lawrence Woodard, Roland Woodard; brother, James (Prentella) McSwain; sister, Anne Faison; 6 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service 12Noon Monday, July 17, 2017 at Love Zion Baptist Church, 1459 Madison Avenue.

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.