Gloria Louise Woodard

Gloria L. Woodard, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at the age of 80. Mrs. Woodard was born in Columbus, Georgia but lived most of her life in El Paso. She retired from teaching with El Paso Independent School District and remained active within the community. Gloria was preceded in death by her husband Roy Woodard and daughter Shari Croom. Surviving her departure with cherished memories are her devoted daughter Debra Thornton of Tampa FL, grandchildren Michael Rector of El Paso, TX, Brandice Felix of Lawton, OK, Michael Croom of El Paso, Daniel Thornton and Briahna Thornton of Tampa, FL, four great grandchildren Michael Rector Jr., Carlos Felix Jr., Arianna and Alyanna Rector. Other survivors include her sisters of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, and a multitude of family and friends all whom she loved dearly. Visitation will be Monday May 5th from5-8 at Sunset Funeral Home, 750 N. Carolina. Funeral services will be held Tuesday May 6th at 11:30 at Sunset Funeral Home followed by interment at Fort Bliss Cemetery at 2:00 pm. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East.