Crystal Woodard Deluca

Crystal Woodard Deluca, of McRae, Georgia, passed away on November 10, 2026, at Emory University Hospital at the age of 52. Born on November 4, 1974, in McRae, to the late Jimmy Woodard Sr. and Frankie Howell Woodard, she carried with her a lifelong connection to the community where her story began.

Crystal worked as a dedicated dispatcher for Bennett Transportation.

Funeral services will be held at the Chapel of Lowes Funeral Home on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Andy Brownley officiating. Interment will follow at Zion Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Lowes Funeral Home Chapel.

Crystal is survived by her husband, Chris Deluca of McRae; her daughter, Jasmine Deluca of Pooler; her son, Wade Deluca of McRae; and her granddaughter, Charlee Jean Deluca of Pooler. She is also survived by her sister, Rosa Gilbert of Milan; her brother, Tony Woodard (Leslie) of McRae; her niece, Hayley Piper Gilbert; and her nephews, Mason Woodard and Keaton Woodard. She was preceded in death by her father, Jimmy Woodard, Sr.; her mother, Frankie Jean Howell Woodard; and her brother, Jimmy Woodard, Jr.

Crystal Woodard Deluca leaves behind the lasting presence of a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends, and her memory will remain in their hearts always.

You may express your condolences online at lowesfuneralhome.net.

Lowes Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.