Mrs. Woodward was born October 3, 1948 in Louisville, Georgia, daughter of the late Ben and Marie Cunningham. Jeannie was a Union Organizer for the United Steelworkers; and she had also worked as an LPN and private duty nurse. She loved her dogs and was a huge animal activist.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Woodward; a brother, Joe Cunningham; and a niece, Holly Marie Ray.
Survivors include her sister, Peggy Burnett and husband Mickey; a brother, William Cunningham and partner, William Lawson; a granddaughter, Caroline Woodward; a niece, Kelly Hall and husband Chris; two great-nieces, Anna Hall and Kayla Ray; and two great-nephews, Jacob Hall and Benjamin Ray.
Jeannie and her husband Roy will be buried in their family cemetery in Louisville, Georgia at a later date.
Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.
Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, North Carolina.
