Anita M Woodard

Anita M. Woodard was born January 2, 1958 in Albany, NY. Anita was called home suddenly on April 18, 2018. She is survived by her lifetime devoted companion, Kenneth Bryant, who was compassionate, dedicated, and loyal to caring for Anita and their two cats. Anita is also survived by her loving family including her son, Richard D. McCloud III, grandchildren, Alize, Jada, and Daniel McCloud, and great grandson, Aiden Henry-McCloud, one sister, Gabbrielle Lewis (Anthony), two brothers, Tyrone Woodard (Michele), Jeffery Woodard (Cristina). Additionally, a host of loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Anita is predeceased by her parents, Paul Woodard and Delores Woodard, and her sister, Elaine Davis. In addition to Anita’s immediate family, she is survived by Kenneth’s affectionate family including Keenan Marcel, Cookie (Terry), Tracy, Lisa (Gary), Kimberly-Ann (Sam), Sharon (Jeff), Michele, Ronald, Lonnie Jr., and Michael whom are all from Detroit, MI, and loved her very much. Anita was a life long resident of Schenectady where she worked for New York State Oswald D. Heck Developmental Center and later worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for many years at Baptist Retirement Center. Sister Woodard was a member of the Congregation of Bethel AME. She was involved with the inner-city lunch Community program provide by Bethel AME. Sister Woodard was a generous giver and open hearted to those in need. Anita adored being surrounded by family and friends. She enjoyed living life and loved to make people laugh. She had a special way to let people know exactly how she felt about anything and everything. Anita welcomed anyone into her home and heart. She will be greatly missed by everyone in her life. Relatives and friends are invited to Anita’s "Home Coming” services Monday April 23,2018 at 9am - 10am, for the viewing, to be followed by services - 10am. at Magin and Keegan Funeral Home, 891 Madison Avenue Albany,NY 12208. Afterglow I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one. I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, of happy time and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun of happy memories that I leave when life is done.

Anita M Woodard

January 2, 1958 - April 18, 2018