Jackie L. Woodard

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 17, 2025 at the age of 76. She has been reunited with the love of her life, Donald "Big Don" Woodard Sr. She is also predeceased by her parents, Franklin Earl Larkin & Marie Johnson; step-father, Johnny A. Johnson; sister, Bonnie Briggs; brothers, Gary & Francis Larkin; brothers-in-law, Gordon "Corky" Woodard & Leo Weston; 2 sons, Donnie & Mark Woodard as well as her granddaughter, Nina Woodard.

Jackie grew up in the Watertown area before moving to Rochester. Don "followed her here". They got married and started their life together. They raised 4 boys with a strong hand, as she often said "boys are naughty". Jackie retired from Unity Hospital. In her spare time she enjoyed camping, fishing, Bingo, playing "Bones" and Scat. She loved her Cowboys and Yankees and she loved to tell everyone about it! She was always there for you when you needed her. She was a huge dog lover and always owned a couple, that she loved to spoil, they were "all her babies". 

She is survived by her sons, Michael J. (Tracey) Woodard & Terry A. Woodard; grandchildren, Markie, Megan, Richard, Andy, Donnie, & Mikey; 7 great-grandchildren; sister, Pat Weston; sisters-in-law, Chris (George) Cratsenberg & Mary (Ben) Zawatski; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family & friends, as well as a few "favorites". 

Family will receive friends 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Monday, February 24, 2025 at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 2636 Ridgeway Avenue, where her Celebration of Life will follow at 1:00 pm.

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