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Paula Elizabeth Woodard obituary, Ridgeway, SC

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Nelson’s Funeral Home, LLC - Ridgeway

270 N. Dogwood Ave.

Ridgeway, South Carolina

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Visitation

Jul. 28, 2025

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Nelson's Funeral Home

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Paula Woodard Obituary

Ms. Paula Elizabeth Woodard, 66, of Columbia, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 4:19 a.m. surrounded by peace and grace. Paula was a devoted sister, beloved family member, and faithful servant of God. Paula is the sister of Jackie Woodard Nelson, and sister-in-law of Eddie Nelson, owners of Nelson's Funeral Home of Ridgeway, South Carolina. Funeral services for Paula will be held Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at Zion Pilgrim Baptist Church, 1609 Zion Avenue, Columbia, SC 29201. Interment will follow at Memorial Gardens of Columbia Cemetery, 9301 Wilson Blvd, Columbia, SC 29203. The Ivy Beyond the Wall Ceremony will be held Sunday, July 27, 2025, 7:00 p.m. at Nelson's Funeral Home. Public viewing will be held Monday, July 28, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Nelson's Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Zion Pilgrim Baptist Church or Winthrop University.

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Published by Post and Courier - Columbia on Jul. 23, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Paula Woodard

Jul

28

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Nelson's Funeral Home

270 North Dogwood Ave, Ridgeway, SC 29130

Jul

29

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Zion Pilgrim Baptist Church

1609 Zion Ave., Columbia, SC 29201

Funeral services provided by:

Nelson’s Funeral Home, LLC - Ridgeway

270 N. Dogwood Ave. P.O. Box 345, Ridgeway, SC 29130

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Victor Wilform

Earlier today

Prayers of comfort for all,so sorry for your loss

Burnice Tucker

Yesterday

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To the Woodard Family: May God hold you in His loving hands as you go through this time of sorrow.

Jacque Kershaw

Yesterday

Mrs. Woodard and I worked together at Richland Northeast High School. She was such a professional and poised teacher. She always greeted me with a smile and asked how I was doing. Her words were always encouraging and kind. I will definitely miss seeing her in the halls. May she rest in God's perfect peace. I send my heartfelt condolences and prayers of strength and comfort to her family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time

Sidoline Abongwa

Yesterday

May the family of the deceased find solace in God´s unwavering mercy and love.
Rest in peace
Paula may your loving soul find perfect peace in heaven

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