Emma Katherine Woods

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.