Virginia “Jill” Woodward Radford, 71, of Beaumont, died, Monday, September 19, 2011 in Beaumont. She was born in New York, New York on March 10, 1940, to Isobel Carrington Woodward and John Franklin Woodward. Virginia was a 1962 graduate from the University of Texas, receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Education. She married Wendell Radford shortly after graduation and they enjoyed forty-seven fantastic years together, until Wendell passed away in 2010. A lifelong member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and choir, she was also active in the Beaumont Junior League and the Magnolia Garden Club. Jill was devoted to Wendell and enjoyed traveling extensively with him. She was deeply devoted to her family and friends.
Survivors include her son, Wendell “Chip” Radford, Jr. and his wife, Cathy of Beaumont; daughter, Pamela Woodward Radford of Houston; granddaughters, Catherine Radford and Ellen Radford, both of Beaumont; brother-in-law, Donald Swartz; niece, Virginia Swartz Rutter; and lifelong friend, Delores Pollard.
Jill’s family is thankful for the love and support from her close friends, the St. Mark’s Choir and especially Ruth Aubey for her kindness.
Her memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 22, 2011, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 680 Calder Avenue, with an enichment to follow in St. Mark’s Columbarium. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue. A reception will follow her service in the Cloister at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Music Fund, 680 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, Texas 77701.
