Florence Mae Woodward

Florence Mae Woodward passed away on Mother’s Day May 14th at 80 years old at her home in Long Branch. She was surrounded by her two daughters Tinamarie Panzera Lazreg, Diana Crowell, and her granddaughter Rose Matsil. In heaven she will once again be with her husband Charles T. Woodward who passed away in June of 2019. Florence is survived by her children and their spouses, Anthony and his wife Lynn Panzera, Angelo and his wife Lisa Panzera, Tinamarie Panzera Lazreg and her husband Abdelkhalek Lazreg, and Diana Crowell and her husband William Crowell, Florence’s sister Patricia Ouellette, and all of the grandchildren and even some great grandchildren.

Florence grew up in Matawan, NJ. She was mostly a homemaker most of her life. Her favorite color was purple. Everything had to be purple for her, which made gift giving easy for those who loved her. Florence had a deep faith in her Savior Jesus Christ. She enjoyed attending church and having fellowship with other Christians. In her spare time Florence loved to watch the Hallmark Channel or Christian programming on TV and enjoying her favorite snacks like potato chips. She also loved her card games like Skip-O or 500 Rummy, in which she was extremely good at and used to kick some serious butt!

Florence was a social butterfly and made friends wherever she went. She will be remembered for her bold personality, her contagiously funny laugh, and her kindness and compassion for others. She was a fun-loving huggable person and will be missed.

There will be a Memorial Service in honor of the memory of Florence Mae Woodward on Friday, May 19th 2023 at the Living Word Christian Church located at 47 Memorial Parkway in Atlantic Highlands, NJ. The service will begin approximately at 4:00 PM. Anyone who knew and loved Florence or a close relative are welcome to attend. Thank you and God bless!