Ann Woodward was born on 12 December 1915 in Pittsburg, Kansas, USA. She was married to William Woodward. She died on 9 October 1975 in New York City, New York, USA.
Shot her husband William Woodward, claiming she thought he was a burglar. Although her mother-in-law Elsie Woodward thought it was intentional because William was about to divorce Ann, she used her clout to keep Ann from being charged. In return, Ann had to unofficially give up custody of her two sons to Elsie.