Photo courtesy of CARTER FUNERAL HOME- OGLETHORPE
Midway, Georgia
Age 93
Emma Katherine Woods, 93, died at her residence surrounded by her family on Friday, April 29, 2016.
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 US Navy, serving as a nurse in WWII for 16 months, and, after graduating Vanderbilt University in 1952, was commissioned a LTJG. 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 UMW 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, 2016, at Midway United Methodist Church. Funeral Services will follow at 3 p.m. with Reverend 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.
Read MoreJohn 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
Lois Laine
August 09, 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.
Sarah Oetgen
May 02, 2016 | Savannah, GA
Sissy Bonny and John, we are so sorry for your loss. Remember God loves you and he can give you peace.
Susi, Jim, & Kimi Strickland
May 01, 2016 | Savannah
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
DAVID PAPPAS
May 01, 2016 | BRUNSWICK, GA
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.
Edna Scott Walthour, RN, MSN
April 30, 2016 | Walthourville, GA
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,
Jimie R. & Brenda Woods
April 30, 2016 | Collins, GA
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Steve Hubner
April 30, 2016 | Midway, GA
Katherine was one of the best friends I ever met.
She was faithful and loved her friends and her church.
I will miss her.
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 !
Sue Cannady
April 30, 2016 | Savannah, GA
