Masako “Mickey” Woodruff

Masako “Mickey” Woodruff, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 10, 2024, at Bonne Vie Nursing Home in Port Arthur. 

Cremation will be performed under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home with a private graveside service to follow at a later date.

Born in Yokohama, Japan, on May 1, 1940, she was the daughter of Shigeo Iida and Tokuko Iida. Mickey's life was marked by a passion for creativity and a dedication to her craft. She was an exceptional seamstress who owned and operated her own business, Mickey's Alterations. Her talent and skill were widely recognized, and she took great pride in providing her clients with quality work that often exceeded their expectations. Beyond her professional life, Mickey had a wide array of interests that showcased her vibrant personality. She found immense pleasure in cooking, particularly delighting family and friends with her extraordinary homemade eggrolls. Mickey was also fond of quilting, an art form that allowed her to express her creativity. Her role as "Mimi" to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren was one of her greatest joys. Mickey had the unique ability to light up any room with her infectious laughter and playful spirit. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Shigeo and Tokuko Iida; her husband, Tommy Woodruff; her great-granddaughter, Caroline Lemoine; and her four siblings, Shigetoshi Iida, Saburo Iida, Kumiko Iida, and Setsuko Shannon. 

She is survived by her son, Shane Woodruff and wife, Melani, of Orange; her daughter, Regina Woodruff of Bridge City; her grandchildren, Madison Lemoine and husband, Chance, Mia Menard and husband, Nick, Marlee Woodruff, Chastin Ocegura, and Cameron Ocegura; her great-grandchildren, Jace Lemoine, Audry Lemoine, Parker Menard, Lucy Menard, and Dallas Ocegura; her brother, Shigenori Iida; and numerous other loving family members and friends.