Harriet Ann Woodby (Dvorsky), age 73, of Adrian, Michigan, passed peacefully in her sleep on July 30, 2025. She was born September 22, 1951, in Adrian, MI. She was preceded in death by her parents Henry Dvorsky and Doris Phillips, and her siblings Phillip, Terry, and Janet Dvorsky. Harriet is survived by her loving and devoted husband, David Woodby. Together they had three children, Michelle (Mike), Joshua, and Zachary, and were blessed with 9 grandchildren, Dyami, Tabitha, Ashley, Aidan, AJ, Solam, and Faith. Harriet achieved an Associates Degree in Business at Schoolcraft Community College and worked as a Librarian for several public and school libraries over the course of her career. Harriet supported David in his ministry as a Lutheran pastor for 30 years, serving as worship leader several times. She was a Master Gardener and enjoyed tending her flower and vegetable gardens in her retirement. Harriet also loved reading, cooking, spending time with family, traveling with David, and worshiping the Lord. Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 AM Friday, August 8, 2025, at Holy Family Parish – St. Mary’s Campus, 305 Division Street, Adrian, MI, with Fr. Michael Newman presiding. Rite of Committal will follow in Brookside Cemetery, Tecumseh, MI (roughly 20 minute travel time). Following the Rite of Committal there will be a dinner at Holy Family Parish – St. Mary’s Campus, 305 Division Street, Adrian, MI. Viewing & Visitation will be on Thursday, August 7, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Purse Funeral Home, 2959 N. Adrian Hwy, Adrian, MI. Harriet will also lie in-state on Friday at St. Mary’s Campus from 9:30 AM until the time of service. Flowers can be sent to Purse Funeral Home, 2959 N. Adrian Hwy, Adrian, MI. www.PurseFuneralHome.com
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores mysoul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil,for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23: 1-6
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