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Mary Laura Woolard, 41, passed away on February 29th at her home in North Highlands, CA. Laura was born March 13, 1982 in Washington to Susan Winstead Dove and Michael Jordan Woolard. She was a graduate of Washington High School and East Carolina University.

Laura was a kind and caring soul, providing care for her long-term friend, Nicole Halpin, until Nicole’s death in 2022.

Laura is survived by her mother and stepfather, Barry Dove, her brother David Woolard (Cynthia) of Winterville, her sister Rachel Anthony (Nicholas) of Savannah, GA, nephew Reid Anthony and niece Elise Anthony.

She was preceded in death by her father, as well as her grandparents Shelton and Mary Winstead and Carl and Louise Woolard of Washington.

A celebration of life will be held on March 13th at 2pm at the gazebo on Stewart Parkway in Washington.

Friends and family are invited to come take part in Laura’s farewell birthday party.

Joseph B. Paul Jr. Funeral Service is honored to assist the Woolard family.