Geneva G. Woolard | Eastern NC Now

Born: December 27, 1929, Died: March 21, 2017

    Mrs. Geneva Gray Gurganus Woolard, age 87, a resident of 109 Shore Drive, Bath, NC died Tuesday March 21, 2017 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital of Washington.

    A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday March 24, 2017 at Bath Christian Church officiated by Rev. Curtis White and Rev. Merritt Watson. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Gaylord, Matt Woolard, Doug Gaylord, Kevin Gaylord, Sammy Robbins, John Holt, Starley Stell and Walt Davis.

    The family will receive friends 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday March 23, 2017 at the home.

    Mrs. Woolard was born in Beaufort County on December 27, 1929 daughter of the late Farris Franklin Gurganus and the late Eliza Elizabeth Carrowan Gurganus. She attended Bath High School. On March 22, 1947 she married the love of her life, Claude Matthew "C.M." Woolard, Jr., who survives. Mrs. Woolard worked as a group leader at Hamilton Beach of Washington until it's closure in Washington at which time she retired. She was a very active member of Bath Christian Church.

    Surviving along with her husband "C.M." of the home are two daughters: Terry Woolard of Bath and Jeannie Woolard (Dale) of Bath; two sisters: Lenora Elvin of Norfolk, VA and Katherine Bueche' of San Antonio, TX; a grandson: Matthew Woolard of Bethel; a special niece: Joann Gaylord (Jimmy) of Raleigh and her devoted pet Yorkie: Leo. Mrs. Woolard was preceded in death by a son: Meredith Gregory Woolard and three brothers: Roy, Robert and Preston Gurganus.

    In lieu of flowers the family kindly asks for memorial contributions be made to Bath Christian Church, P.O. Box 300 Bath, NC 27808.

    Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com.

    Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Woolard family.