Betty L. Woodford

Betty L. (Drew) Woodford, age 78, of LaCrosse, formerly of Lancaster, died on Friday, September 7, 2012, at Gundersen-Lutheran Hospice in LaCrosse. She was born on January 27, 1934, in Lancaster, the daughter of Walter and Elsie (Fralick) Drew. As a child, she loved spending time with her maternal grandparents, Clarence and Hazel Fralick in Bagley. Betty graduated from Lancaster High School in 1952. She furthered her education at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore. Betty was employed with Job Services in Lancaster and most recently in LaCrosse. She loved her job and just retired at age seventy-five. Betty enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Her greatest joy came from helping people. Betty was a very generous person with a big heart. She also enjoyed watching QVC and HSN. Betty was a member of St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster.

Survivors include her children: Walter Woodford, N1706 Breidel Coulee Rd., LaCrosse; and Susan (Terry) Olson, 154 S. Jackson, Lancaster; 8 grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; her brothers: Norman (Juanita) Drew; Jerry (Jeannie) Drew; Mark (Tammy) Drew; and Rex Drew; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her children: Wendy Woodford and Richard Woody Woodford.

In keeping with Bettys wishes there will be no services. Private family burial will be at a later date. Schwartz Funeral Home is assisting the family.