Sunday, November 15, 2026
Sarah May Woodman Richards, age 78, a loving mother and grandmother passed peacefully on Friday, July 26, 2024, in hospice care in Port Charlotte Florida, following an illness. She had fought a battle with MS for 44 years.
Sarah May Richards was born on 4/30/46 in Janesville, Wisconsin where she spent her childhood. Sarah graduated from Janesville High School. She was employed by Woodman’s Food Markets until she moved to Green Bay, Wisconsin. She obtained an associate’s degree and then worked for Brown County as an accountant. She spent time at her cottage on Kelly Lake, in Suring Wisconsin during summers where she met friends. She later moved to Marco Island, Florida where she enjoyed her home on the water, and being with friends participating in social and community activities. She loved gardening and loved to play bridge. She was a resolute loving mother and grandmother to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her two brothers, Dan Woodman (Wife Lee), and Phillip Woodman (Wife Yolie), Children; Trecia Brady, Kevin Richards, and Bethanie Wooten (Husband Steve). Grandchildren; Brooke Brady, Nicole Kliegl (husband Rob), Katelyn Williamson (Husband Ben), Claire, and Josh Richards. Great Grandchildren; Logan and Evie. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard, and Bernice Woodman, and her Boyfriend she loved, Jim Stankevich, her son-in-law, John (Jack) Brady, and her loving granddaughter, Kenna Wolfe (Megan).
Our Mom, Sarah, had 78 years of an amazing life full of kindness and love with a fighting strength like no other. Others often comment that she was such a sweet lady. While we mourn her passing with heavy hearts, we find solace in knowing she has found external peace in the embrace of her Heavenly Father and is able to reunite with her loved ones who have preceded her.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, October 26th, at 10:00 am at South Beach in Marco Island, Florida officiated by Pastor Matt White from Wesley Methodist Church, followed by a lunch reception (courtesy rsvp’s to 469-475-1650 or bethsv510@gmail.com). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to her granddaughter’s foundation- a cause dear to her heart that helps trafficking survivors, Kenna’s Kindness Project- Charity Smith Nonprofit foundation, 13100 Filly Lane, Truckee, CA 96161 or www.kennaskindnessproject.org
8/15/2024 Coastal Breeze News
