Margret A. Woodard

Margret A. Woodard (Mia as she was effectionately called) died peacefully on 8/4/11 at the Nathan Adelson Hospice, Las Vegas, Nevada.  Mrs. Woodard suffered a heart attack and was unable to recover.  Margret, a very proud and loving Mother, was 92 years old.  She is survived by two children, a daughter Greta Ferrer and son Ira (Tedd) Woodard Jr.,  another child a daughter , Gail James, preceded her in death.  She is also survied by 7 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 9 great great grandchildren.  A  memorial service was held on 8/5/11 for family members at the Nathan Adelson Hopice Chapel.

Family
Parents:   John Jeter, Father; Ella Oldham, Mother  Siblings:  George, Wilber, Gertrude, Johnny, and Mattie.
Born:
July 22, 1919 – Winchester, Kentucky
Education
1925 – The Oliver Street School – Clark County Kentucky
Married:
1936 – Charles Miller, Winchester, KY –   Daughters – Greta & Gail
1943 – Ira Theodore Woodard, Sr., Chicago – Son – Tedd
College
1955 – Attended Roosevelt University in Chicago –  Completed Courses in Accounting
Employment
1951 – 1984 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Tax Auditor  GS-11.  Began her IRS career in Chicago, IL, then to San Jose, San Diego, and San Mateo, California.
Retired
35 Years IRS in San Mateo, CA 1984