Brittany Joy Woodard

Brittany Joy Woodard, affectionately known as “Joy” or “Bunna”, as she was called only by her Uncle Brayon, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 26, 1996, in Bryan, Texas, to Natasha Thomas and Adrian Woodard. Brittany graduated from Huntsville High School in 2014. She was a beacon of courage, known for her determination, compassion, and her dreams of building a life filled with love, purpose, and family. She loved children, embraced life with joy and remained hopeful even through her many difficult health battles. Despite the challenges she faced, Brittany never lost her vibrant spirit. She truly lived up to her middle name “Joy” – bringing light and laughter wherever she went. Born with a beautiful and unshakable spirit, Brittany inspired all who knew her through her resilience, radiant smile, beautiful voice, and unwavering faith. She was a woman of style, elegance, and grace who lived a life deeply rooted in her devotion to God. Brittany gave her life to Christ under the leadership of the Church of God and served faithfully in ministry, leading praise and worship and blessing others through her gift of song. She is preceded in death by her maternal great-grandparents, Clarence Heard Sr. and Ruby Lee Sims; paternal great-grandmother, Iola Nelson; uncles: Derrick Woodard ‘Sr. and Randy Woodard; and her beloved cousins: Shureca “Poopee” Coats and Jaylen Woodard. Brittany leaves to cherish her memory: her devoted mother and best friend, Natasha Thomas, whose strength and love were a constant source of support throughout Brittany’s life. She is also survived by her father, Adrian Woodard (Ra’Kisha); her brothers: Darian Madkins (Brooke), Joshua Woodard (Charlene), and Arian Woodard; her sister, Arianna Woodard; her maternal grandmother, Walterine Heard; maternal grandfather, Leroy Thomas (Delores); and paternal grandparents: Matthew and Zipporah Woodard. She is also lovingly remembered by her uncles: Rodrick Thomas (Stephanie), Brayon Heard, Sedrick Woodard and Travis Thomas; aunts: Kavia Thomas, Dematria Goffney (Creighton), Michelle Forman (Sam) and Veronica Woodard; nephews: Khristian and DJ; nieces: Khloe, Amara and Kassidy; Special uncle, Antwon Askew; special aunts: Chika Oliver, Gayla Lewis, Latricia Minor, Alvina Williams, and Cristy Thorton. Brittany shared a deep and loving bond with her boyfriend, Kwenton Williams. She also leaves behind her god-mother, Wanda Hargers; god-sister, Kamryn Washington; her spiritual leader, Pastor Wanda Pace and a host of extended family and friends who will forever cherish her memory.

Brittany Joy Woodard

March 26, 1996 - May 10, 2025