Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
Beloved wife of the late Oliver F. Woodland Sr.; loving mother of Diane (John) Friel, Jeffrey (Deborah) Woodland, Tony (Jeanne) Woodland, Danny (Donna) Woodland and the late Oliver Woodland Jr. and Greg (Patty) Woodland. Our dearest grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend to many.
Visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel 10151 Gravois Rd. 63123 on Sunday, October 20 from 4-8 pm. with Funeral procession leaving on Monday, October 21 at 11:00 am. to St. Simon Catholic Church for 11:30 am. Mass. Interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Contributions to Backstoppers appreciated.
I am so thankful that I work at Sherbrooke and had the pleasure of knowing Mary for 5 years She is real sweetheart I will really miss her and her Hugs Prayers to you all during this difficult time but know you all have a true angel looking over you now and forever and she cherished each and every one of you
Lisa that is so kind of how you spoke about our mother
We always struggled with is this the right place
5 years later she made so many friends you all became family to us
Thank you for being her FAMILY for us
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
A random thought today about Camp May in the 70s drew me to look up Liz, only to find out that she died only yesterday. To the Woodland clan, my deepest condolences to you all. For me, Liz was the glue that held so many of us together in those years at Beaumont. It now seems like ancient history, but the memory of her will always be a bright light for me. May her soul, and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Paul Jacobson
So true Paul. She was the glue that held us together.
Liz was loved by all, she will be missed.
She was my guide and go-to person, whether she knew it or not. She was my Sponsor for my Confirmation; and my daughter Stacey’s Godmother. I chose her because was such a wonderful, strong woman, who I loved and respected. I will miss her.
About a year ago, I was visiting my mom at Sherbrooke and I was heavy-hearted and I looked up to see “Aunt Liz” (because that is how I knew her) sitting in the middle of the hallway! I had not seen her for way too many years and it was such a blessing to reconnect with her AND to have my kids, Tommy and Evie, unite with her (and, of course, Audrey!!!)… she brought the spirit of my grandmother (Gen Brennan) and my father (Don Brennan) alive to all of us in such a loving way that comes so natural to her. We laughed and shared stories and my kids danced or bragged about a recent baseball game… And she always insisted I had to let them go in the top drawer for candy… I am so grateful for our time with her… it was magical! Even though she is no longer physically here, her spirit is with you… look for the Godwinks! Much love to all of you, Laura, Tommy, and Evie
We were so very sorry to hear about Aunt Liz. She was a delightful LADY who had a very genuine and generous smile. All her children know how wonderful their mom was and a true friend to the many that knew her. A special place is ready in heaven for this lovely angel. We send our deepest condolences.
When my brother, Mike, called and notified me that our Aunt Liz had passed last week, I was just leaving my office. I just sat in my car in the parking lot for several minutes, in disbelief; and I wept. My Aunt Liz was/is a true saint on so many different levels, as she touched so, so many people’s lives in so many wonderful ways, including her extended family, through her work with the Boy Scouts of the St. Louis Council, and my own family here in Albany, NY.
She was such a loving and affirming human being. And in spite of having endured the heartbreaking losses of my Uncle Ollie and my cousins, Ollie, Jr. and Greg, Aunt Liz continued to be a beacon of love and hope for many people, including me. Now, she has been welcomed into heaven by her husband and two of her sons, as well as by her parents and all of her brothers, sisters, and in-laws who have gone before her marked with the sign of faith in Christ Jesus. She leaves a remarkable legacy of hope, joy and gratitude for life’s blessings.
She lived a life that was marked by painful loss, but which was also richly blessed.
God knows she blessed my life. And I will always be grateful that she was present at my daughter Genevieve’s wedding six years ago here in Albany to celebrate her beloved Aunt Genevieve Brennan’s namesake on her wedding day.
Thank you Aunt Liz for being the wonderful, genuine, loving and saintly aunt that you are and forever will be. Genevieve, Amelia and I love you so much and pray that you will look over us as we continue our faith journeys here on earth.
Your loving nephew,
Billy