Edna P. Woodhall's Obituary
Edna Peterson Woodhall went to be with her Lord on Monday, April 22, 2013 at Harbor Health Care and Rehab in Lewes. Edna was born in Jamestown, New York on May 17,1933 to C. Victor and Arlene Peterson . She was a 1950 graduate of Jamestown High School. On February 12 of this year, the couple celebrated 58 years of marriage.
While a high school student Edna excelled in a number of musical areas including vocal, A cappella choir, Piano, and Cello. For several years she worked for the Dalstrom Metalic Door Co. and the Marlin Rockwell Bearing Co.
Edna moved to Lewes with her husband in August 1960 where he became the pastor of the first Baptist Church. She became very active in the church's ministry through the Sunday school, Pioneer Girls, AWANA, and music.
She was also active in a number of community activities with Lewes Little League Parents, Lewes PTA, and High School Band Supporters. She was also recognized as an "Outstanding Citizen" by the Henlopen Grange
In 1985 Edna was employed as the Volunteer Staffing Coordinator at Beebe Medical Center where she was able to recruit, train and place volunteers in many departments in the hospital. During this time she joined with two coordinators in the State to organize the Delaware Society of Directors of Volunteer Services. Until she retired in 1995, Edna directed hundreds of volunteers from Candy Strippers, BIE students, court volunteers, and summer college students looking to add hours to resumes.
Edna was a long-time member of the Beebe Medical Center Auxiliary serving as Membership Chair and Parliamentarian. Edna was recognized by the Beebe Medical Foundation and presented the 2008 Norman B. Bayless Award of Excellence in Healthcare for "many years of leadership and service”.
Edna is survived by her husband, Rev. William Woodhall whom she celebrated 58 years of marriage with on Feb. 12 of this year; her son Mark Woodhall and his wife Janet of Hanahan, SC. She also leaves two grandchildren, John and Alyssa.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday April 26, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church of Lewes, 1001 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE where friends may call one hour prior to services.
A viewing will also be held on Thursday evening from 6-8 PM at the Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE.
Interment will be held on Monday April 29, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the Delaware Veterans Cemetery, Millsboro, DE.
In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to the First Baptist Church of Lewes Bldg Fund or to the Beebe Medical Center Auxiliary, 424 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958
Please sign Mrs. Woodhall's online guest registry at this site.
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