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Karen and John Duane

Forever grateful for Woody and Mary's friendship all these many years. We feel truly blessed to have been a part of their lives while living in Flowery Branch, GA and always in our thoughts these many decades later. A true friend that always made us feel like family. "Thank you" Woody and "Thank you" Mary.

Faye Flannery

Diane Hishta

So sorry to hear of his passing but I know he’s laughing it up with dad!He was a good man & he is in a good place! Sending you love & hugs. We will see you on the15th. Diane & Kevin

Kayla Barrett

Absalom "Woody" Wooldridge Ansley, Jr.

2025-01-24

Absalom Wooldridge Ansley Jr. (Woody) of Fernandina Beach, Florida, passed away at home on Friday, January 24, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Mrs. Mary Ansley and their combined family of 10 children. His four sons, Abb, Jack, Rod, Brad. With Mary’s six children Jodi, Mike, Kay, Steve, Mark, and Mary. Together they have 34 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren and his sister Margaret McKee.

Woody was born September 28, 1928, in LaGrange, Georgia to Absalom Wooldridge and Rosa Gordy Ansley. He graduated high school in Athens, Georgia and then joined the Navy. He became an Aviation Boatswain mate and served on the USS. Palau. Upon completing his enlistment, he entered the University of Georgia graduating with a journalism degree.

He had many professional successes across multiple industries and in 1991 he and Mary moved to Amelia Island. They engrained themselves in this quaint community where Woody created his vision for Downtown Fernandina. He was instrumental in renovating the historical buildings of Centre Street. After restoring several buildings, he was elected President of the Merchants Association. Woody would always call Amelia Island his Paradise!

His love, his leadership, his laughter, and his guidance will be missed by his family and many others whom he imparted. He made the world and the people in it better!

A Memorial Service will take place on February 15, 2025, at 12:00pm, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 201 North 4th Street, Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034.

A graveside service will take place immediately following the service at Bosque Bello Cemetery, 1321 N. 14th St. Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034.

A reception will be held after the Burial in St. Michael’s Parish Hall.

In lieu of flowers just smile!

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