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Emma Woods Obituary
Born in Savannah, she was a resident of Midway. She was a 1940 graduate of Savannah High School and completed her private duty nurse training at St. Joseph's Hospital in 1943. In 1945, she joined the U.S. Navy, serving as a nurse in World War II for 16 months, and, after graduating Vanderbilt University in 1952, was commissioned a lieutenant junior grade.
She married John T. Woods Jr. in 1955. She became a public health nurse for the Liberty County Health Department and continued there until her retirement.
Mrs. Woods was a member of Midway United Methodist Church where she served as president of the United Methodist Women and was a charter member of the Happy Hearts.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Holly Woods Waller, and brothers, Ernest and Frank Oetgen.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, John T. Woods Jr., of Midway; son, John T. Woods III (Sissy); granddaughter, Bonny Katherine Woods; son-in-law, Steve Waller; brother, Bobby Oetgen; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 1:30-3 p.m., Sunday, May 1, at Midway United Methodist Church. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Dan Pegram officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Dorchester Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be David Little, Glenn Little, Craig Watson, Benny Chapman, Lupert Miles, Paul Papour, Buck Meeks and Ennis Hager.
Remembrances may be made to Midway United Methodist Church, 215 Martin Road, Midway, GA 31320.
Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.carteroglethorpe.com.
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Lois Laine
August 9, 2016
John and family, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt.
I only very recently read of your family while researching Billy Joe Harris, and his burial.
I hope you will all be forever blessed with the many memories you shared with Katherine.
Take care,
LL
Sarah Oetgen
May 2, 2016
John, My sympathy to you and your family. I did not know Katherine but she was one of my husband's(Joe)first cousins and I often heard his sister Gloria speak of her as they were good friends growing up and about the same ages. Prayers for you and your family.
Susi, Jim, & Kimi Strickland
May 1, 2016
Sissy Bonny and John, we are so sorry for your loss. Remember God loves you and he can give you peace.
DAVID PAPPAS
May 1, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Edna Scott Walthour, RN, MSN
April 30, 2016
I was blessed to have Mrs Katherine as a public health nurse mentor. She taught me a lot. Also, She was a friend who demonstrated family love. I still remember the warmth experienced when she spoke of Holly and Johnny and her husband, John Jr. My deepest sympathy to her family.
Jimie R. & Brenda Woods
April 30, 2016
Katherine was such a sweet sweet lady, Our prayers are with you and the family during this most difficult time.... When someone you love becomes a memory..The memory becomes a treasure....Love you,
Steve Hubner
April 30, 2016
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
April 30, 2016
Katherine was one of the best friends I ever met.
She was faithful and loved her friends and her church.
I will miss her.
Sue Cannady
April 30, 2016
So sorry for your loss . She was an amazing woman and her family ment everything to her. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time . Sending my love to all of you !
Martin Hilliard
April 30, 2016
My deepest condolences, my heart goes out to all of you Johnny, Bonny, and Sissy, love and well wishes to you all.....she has gone to a better place and we shall all meet and have one great low country boil one day...
Margaret and Roland Padrick
April 30, 2016
Katherine had the sweetest spirit of anyone I have ever known. John and Johnny, enjoy all the sweet memories of this precious lady.
patti beecher
April 30, 2016
john sissy and family . your mama was a beautiful lady inside and out. I used to go to bible classes with her. she is truly one of gods angels keeping you all in my prayers.
Rhonda Brant
April 29, 2016
Mrs. Woods was a true southern LADY, I enjoyed knowing her for the past 30 years.
Alice Rogers
April 29, 2016
Deepest condolences. She will be missed by many.
Steve Waller
April 29, 2016
Ms. Woods was the kindest, sweetest, most intelligent lady a man could ever wish to have as a mother-in-law. She never spoke ill of others or gossiped; generally speaking, a human being who should be emulated by others. God now has two angels in heaven looking over me.
Ms. Woods, please tell Holly I love her and miss her very much.
Janice ILer
April 29, 2016
So sorry for your families loss, sending prayers your way.
janice iler
Steve Waller
April 29, 2016
Ms. Woods was the kindest, sweetest, most intelligent lady a man could ever wish to have as a mother-in-law. She never spoke ill of others or gossiped; generally speaking, a human being who should be emulated by others. God now has two angels in heaven looking over me.
Ms. Woods, please tell Holly I love her and miss her very much.
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