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Thelma M. Woodruff

of Friendswood, TX,

March 2, 1915 - September 3, 2011


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Thelma Mae Woodruff, 96, of Freeport, Texas went home to meet her maker on September 3, 2011. She was born March 2, 1915 in Providence City, Texas to Scott and Ethel Gifford. Thelma graduated from Freeport High School and was a lifetime area resident. Thelma was a long time member of Calvary Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, S. A. Woodruff, Jr., her son Billy Woodruff and a grandson James S. Woodruff and a great grandson Jeremy Woodruff.

She is survived by 5 children: Robert Allen Woodruff and wife Genevieve of Freeport,

Dorothy Thurston and husband George of Austin,

Linda Doolan and husband Melvin of Friendswood,

Julia Rasmussen and husband Douglas of Brazoria,

Brenda Woodruff of Clute,

1 daughter- in -law Sammye Woodruff of Idaho,

14 grandchildren,

33 great grandchildren, and

21 great great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 10 am Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at the Lakewood Funeral Chapel, Interment will be at the Restwood Cemetery.

Pall bearers will be Robert A. Woodruff, Jr.,

James R. Woodruff,

Ian Woodruff,

Marc Murrell,

Justin Woodruff, and

Stephen Lau.


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5 Condolence(s)
Jacquie Rorex Johnson
Brazoria, Tx
Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Linda and family - With our Deepest Sympathy - Jacquie & Doug Johnson. I was unable to make it to the service. I have such fond and wonderful memories of us, your mom and family. My Love Jacquie

James F. Woodruff
Twin Lakes, ID
Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Grandma, you just think you are taking a break...Thanksgiving is in a couple of months and the Lord say's you are making the pies this year! Love, James

Sammye Woodruff
Rathdrum, ID
Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Mrs. Woodruff taught me how to be a proud and humble woman of the South. I will always be thankful her for that, moreso for her son Billy as my husband, With all due respects. Sammye

Rebecca Hall
Frisco, TX
Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Robbye Goddard
Bixby, OK
Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Love and prayers to all-- I have nothing but fond memories of Grandma from when I was younger. -- Please also know that through my linage she had a great-great-great grandson. -- Heaven is now a more complete place now that she is there!