“Sometimes waiting in line for your turn can be challenging, sometimes exciting and sometimes overwhelming depending on what we are waiting for or who is with us.  We have all been in the same line since we were born and have been blessed to have really good conversations along the way.  It is my turn to be at the front of the line and I have been excited, but a little scared.  I never liked leaving sad people behind, but I know they will grow so much more in their relationship with God because of this adversity.  Fret not.  There are many adversities to come as you get closer to the front of the line, but God always takes care of His children and comforts them as we make the journey home.  May His peace that passes all understanding consume you so when you take your next step in line you will begin to see what I must be seeing now.  Love to you all.”

Kathryn Susan Smith Woodward, 68, of Lake Charles passed away Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 in the comfort of her home following a brief illness.  

Susan was born Oct. 11, 1956 in Opelika, Ala. to Garnett Warren Smith and Arretta DeLay Smith.

She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 50 years, Michael G. Woodward DVM; son, Davis Michael Woodward and wife, Stacey Thomas Woodward; daughter, Lydia Kathryn Woodward and granddaughter, Jade Kathryn Carson; Jade’s father, Dale Carson and daughter, Harley Carson.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, William “Billy” Adrian Smith.

Funeral Services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home.  The Rev. Christopher Hyde will officiate.  Visitation Saturday will be from 2 p.m. until the time of service in the funeral home.  In respect of Susan’s wishes, Internment services at Highland Memory Gardens will be private.

Memorial donations may be made to Operation Christmas Child through Samaritan’s Purse at www.samaritanspurse.org/op eration-christmas-child.

Words of comfort to the family may be expressed at www.johnsonfuneral home.net.