Faye Woodward

Faye Johnson Woodward, 99, passed away peacefully in her home on February 13, 2025. Born November 6, 1925, in Sunnyside, Utah to John Edgar and Tressie Ann Pierce Johnson.

Faye married Jack R Woodard (Woody) on March 20, 1945, in Columbia, South Carolina, later solemnized in the Manti Utah Temple, October 12, 1953.

Faye was a faithful and active member in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many callings from Gospel Doctrine Teacher, Ward and Stake Relief Society President, to being blessed to serve for 22 years in the Salt Lake Temple with her sweetheart.

Faye was an avid genealogist and worked doing Icelandic extractions at the Church Library, where she was able to find many of her ancestors. She had a beautiful singing voice and enjoyed singing in many choirs. Her greatest joy was loving and caring for her family and many friends.

Survived by her son Ron, daughters Kathy Woodward and Chris Harkness, sister Geri Piccioni. Grandchildren: Stefanie, Derrick (Dorie) and Josh (Jamie) Harkness. Jennifer Hall, Michael Shawn (Stacy) and Michael Ray Woodward, with 16 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her sweetheart Jack (Woody), parents, brothers Lamar and Scott Johnson, sister Ruth Johnson. Sister-in-law Regina Johnson, (Lamar) Brother-in-Law, Devon Johnson (Ruth), and daughter-in-law, Linda Woodward.

Faye will be missed by her family and all who knew her. Until we meet again.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Westwood Heights Ward, 3976 W. Dimrall Drive. A viewing will be held from 11:00-12:45 p.m. prior to the funeral service.

Interment, Valley View Memorial Park, 44pp West 4100 South, West Valley City, Utah.