D. Jean Woodward

D. Jean Woodward, 90, of New Castle, passed away peacefully at home early on the morning of Tuesday, June 17th, 2025. Jean was a lifelong resident of New Castle (“Good ol’ New Castle!”) and a 1952 graduate of New Castle High School. She was proud of and loved her family and cherished her friendships. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Sarah Winston Chapter. Jean was also an avid reader and loved to read The Courier Times and her favorite author, Mae Sarton. She also loved to talk about politics. Jean was a volunteer for more than 40 years for the Henry County Humane Society and served on their Board of Directors in later years. Jean was active throughout her life and could be seen walking her dogs all over town. She participated in the RAIN (Ride Across Indiana) Ride and The Hilly Hundred bicycle ride several times with some of her adult children and grandchildren. She began participating in half marathons when she was in her 70’s, also with some of her adult children and grandchildren, even placing in the top 3 of her age group on a few occasions. Jean worked at grocery stores throughout her adult life, working for Standard, Becker Bros., Marsh, and finally LoBill before retiring in her 70’s. She is survived by her five children: Kathy Woodward of New Castle, Susan Yurchak (husband: John) of Virginia, Kelly Woodward (wife: Mari) of New Castle, Jill Guerin of Texas, and Emily Longueira (husband: Rick) also of Texas; seven grandchildren, Lisa O’Brien of New Castle, Bob Raines (wife: Jill), Jason Guerin, Antoni Guerin (wife: Laura), Jim Woodward, Eric Woodward, and Ricky Longueira, all of Texas, and four great-grandchildren, Robin and Hank Raines, and Tucker and Jett Guerin, all of Texas, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her twin sister, Kay Davis, and her sister, Judy Miller, along with her grandmother, Beda McDaniel, who raised her and her sisters after the death of her mother. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Sproles Family Funeral Home in New Castle, Indiana. Burial will follow at South Mound Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 pm to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2025. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Henry County Humane Society by Clicking Here or to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary by Clicking Here. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of D. Jean Woodward.

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D. Jean Woodward

August 23, 1934 - June 17, 2025