Lela Mae Woodard, age 90, of Guthrie, Oklahoma passed away October 25, 2011, in Guthrie. She was born on December 21, 1920, in Benkelman, Nebraska to Jasper Leland and Grace Mae (Walters) Warren.

Lela married Alvin Dea Woodard on July 9, 1939 in Guthrie. He preceded her in death in 1975.

She was a cook for the Guthrie Public Schools and retired in 1987 after 27 years of service. Lela attended the First Assembly of God Church in Guthrie. She loved working in flower gardens, baking for several of the banks at holidays, Camping and the outdoors. Lela also loved her dog "Baby."

Survivors include her six children, Joyce Ann Majors of Guthrie; Janice Fern Woodard of Guthrie; Richard Dea Woodard and wife Eddie Joyce of Kingston, OK; Dennis K. Woodard and wife Jane of Oklahoma City; Billy Jay Woodard and wife Josie of Guthrie and Jimmy Dean Woodard of Tulsa. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Lela was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one sister and three brothers.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on October 29, 2011, in the Hayes Funeral Home Chapel, with Gwen Stewart and Gene Owen officiating. Burial will follow at Summit View Cemetery, Guthrie, OK. Services are under the direction of Hayes Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at www.hayesfh.com.