Melinda Lang Woodward

Ruby, SC

Mrs. Melinda Lang Woodward, age 74, entered into rest on Friday, November 1, 2024 at her home. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 5, 2024 from the chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home by Brent Taylor with burial to follow in the Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:00 - 2:00 PM Tuesday, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Born on September 26, 1950, in Wadesboro, NC, Mrs. Woodward was the daughter of Annie Adams Lang and the late William Jackson Lang. She was a graduate of Chesterfield High School and later alongside her husband, became the co-owner of Sandhills Overhead Door in Sanford, NC. Before establishing the family business, Melinda dedicated many years to her work at Tampa Electric Company in Florida. She was an active member of Olivia Presbyterian Church in Olivia, NC, where she was honored as Woman of the Year in 1998.

Melinda had a passion for nurturing her flower gardens and enjoyed crafting, collecting jewelry, and shopping. Among her closest companions was her beloved dog "Lucy," who provided her with comfort and joy immensely.

In addition to her father, Mrs. Woodward was also preceded in death by her brother, Gary William Lang; brothers-in-law, Billy Ray Woodward, and Arlee Gaddy.

Survivors include her husband of 55 years, John Woodward of the home; children, Andy (Becky) Woodward, and Rhonda (Chris) Mackey both of Sanford, NC; grandchildren who affectionately called her “Mimi”, Courtney (Jonathan) Payares of Durham, NC, Conner (Patrick) Hinzman of Sanford, NC, Hunter Woodward US ARMY Fort Bragg, NC, Jacob Verrett, Lily Mackey, and Wyatt Mackey all of Sanford, NC; mother, Annie Lang of Chesterfield, SC; siblings, Bonnie (Jackie) Rivers, Barbara (Donny) Sellers, and Debria (Andy) Carpenter all of Chesterfield, SC; sister-in-law, Linda Lang of Summerville, SC.

Also surviving are her extended family whom she loved very much, Jerry (Rachel) Woodward of Pageland, SC, Betty Gaddy of Wadesboro, NC, Melvin (Dawn) Woodward of Marshville, NC, Carolyn (Junior) Sellers of Cheraw, SC, Dean (Patsy) Woodward of Pageland, SC, Peggy (Danny) Gulledge of Ruby, SC, Mickey (Michelle) Woodward of Chesterfield, SC, Barbara (Loy) Cannon of Ruby, SC; and Deronda Woodward of Chesterfield, SC. in addition to numerous nieces and nephews.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home (www.mrcfuneralhome.com) of Chesterfield, SC is serving the Woodward family