Obituaries

Jean M. Woodhall, age 75, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on September 6, 2025. She was born on November 16, 1949, in Sault Ste. Marie to William and Ella (Kinser) Belanger.

Jean had a strong spiritual relationship with God and felt called to spread his word to everyone, young and old. She loved her family deeply and spent all of her time with them. She was truly a beautiful, loving, nurturing person that spread kindness, hope, and positivity to anyone she met. A word to often describe her was “special” because she made an impact on everyone’s lives, whether she knew them well or just met them. She will forever be loved and missed by her family, friends, and fur babies.

Jean is survived by her daughters, Tina Exford of Novi, Michigan, Stacey Synett of Sault Ste. Marie, and Crystal Nichols of Novi.

Grandchildren, Nicole Haddix, Rachel Heater, Kristy (Shane) Sanicome, Gia Hogan, Ashley Woodhall, David Woodhall, Bradley Haddix IV, Taylor (Steven) Frost, Jordan Synett, Darron Nichols, Justin Nichols, Jacob Nichols, and Dylan Nichols.

Great-grandchildren, Ava, Rick, Nova, Micheal Heater, Hunter Heater, Xander Sanicome, Xaiden Sanicome, Aimee Sanicome, Tristan Woodhall, Tillie Horstrom, Grayson Woodhall, Connor Frost, Leo Frost, Rayna Frost, and Alexia.

Siblings, Alice Valley of Sault Ste. Marie and Phyllis Smith of Sault Ste. Marie.

Nieces and nephews, Gerald (Susan) Belanger, David (Lisa) Belanger, James (Laura) Belanger, John (Erin) Belanger, William (Kari) Belanger, Michael (Michelle) Belanger, Jackie (Larry) Lannoo, Amanda Locke, and Travis Smith.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents, William and Ella; brothers, William Belanger and David Belanger; daughter, Lisa Woodhall; and grandson, Johnny Willett.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Sault Ste. Marie at a later date.

Family Life Funeral Homes – Sault Ste. Marie assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be left to the family at www.familylifefh.com.