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Emily Maxwell Woodyear Neumann - Madison Parish, Louisiana 

From Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home March 28, 2016

Emily Maxwell Woodyear Neumann died Sunday, March 27, after heroically battling a lengthy illness. 
She was surrounded by her loving family as she peacefully entered the new life her unwavering faith 
promised. She is survived by her devoted husband of 49 years, Leonard P. "Pop" Neumann, Jr., three 
sons: Leonard "Len" Neumann and wife Heather, Benjamin "Ben" Neumann and wife Lucy, Christopher "Boo" 
Neumann and wife Lydie, eight grandchildren: Heidi, Amelia, Callie, John Christopher, Max, Neff, Will, 
and Emmy, two sisters: Dorothy Ann Woodyear Millikin and Mary Woodyear Gallent, sister-in-law 
Mary Acosta Woodyear, a host of nieces and nephews, and numerous friends. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar Carneal "Blue" and Dorothy Maxwell Woodyear, sister 
Susan Woodyear Ingram, brother Edgar Carneal Woodyear, Jr., brothers-in-law Jack H. Millikin, and 
Judge Michael S. Ingram.

Everyone who ever met Emily quickly realized that she was always deeply interested in others, never 
herself. She evidenced this heartfelt concern in the countless daily acts of kindness she offered to 
those whose days needed brightening. Her caring for her many friends was an extension of the deep, 
abiding love she had for her immediate family as she joyfully embraced the role of the consummate 
wife and mother. As a loving wife she helped her husband build a vital, successful medical practice 
and embraced his allegiance to the LSU Tigers. As a wonderful mother, she enjoyed a healthy involvement 
in all stages of her children's growth. When her sons began to excel in sports, she became a self-taught 
videographer and filmed their Tallulah Academy games in true ESPN style. She encouraged her boys to be 
team players and never seek personal recognition. She graciously opened her home to many boys who needed 
to finish out a school year or sport season. As a doting grandmother, Emily cherished the times she spent 
with her grandchildren, striving to find ways to make their visits fun and memorable. It was in her true 
fashion that she turned one grueling visit to MD Anderson into a family adventure to the Houston Zoo 
complete with balloons on her wheelchair.

Emily was born June 24, 1944, and lived her entire life in Madison Parish except for the brief periods 
she lived in Florida and Virginia as a Navy wife. She was a graduate of Tallulah High School and Louisiana 
State University where she was a member of Chi Omega sorority. She and Pop married in 1966 and enjoyed 
nearly a half century together of happy times that were often reflected in the memorabilia Emily displayed 
in their home. Emily was a life-long member of Trinity Episcopal Church where she was a tireless volunteer. 
Her family and friends will attest that she daily lived the faith that was nurtured in her church. She truly 
was an inspiration to all who knew her, especially during the long months of her illness. She was unfailingly 
positive, never from false hope, but from the confidence that comes from absolute trust in God.

Pallbearers are Emily's four grandsons, John Christopher, Max, Neff, and Will; Carneal Ainsworth,Collier Simpson, 
David Gallent, and David Neumann.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to Aunt Mary for her many months of loving care, the kindness of 
the staff of the Olive Branch, Dr. T. A. Neumann, and all other medical personnel who assisted Emily.

The family requests that any memorials be sent to Trinity Episcopal Church or any cancer charitable organizations 
of your choice.