Kenneth Poe Funeral Services

June 10, 2023

INDIAN LAND – Martha Summey Woods died on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.  Born in Greenville, SC, she was the daughter of Carl Summey and Virginia (Campbell) Summey.

Martha grew up in Greenville and graduated from Wade Hampton High School.  She finished college in three years, attending Winthrop and, in summer sessions, The University of South Carolina, Clemson, and Furman. She was certified as a teacher in Social Studies and worked as the Assistant Director of Safety in the South Carolina Industrial Commission.  After having kids, Martha devoted herself to being the best mother possible and returned to work when they were older, first working at and later owning Lake Forest Carpets in Greenville.

She was devout and deeply motivated by her faith in Jesus.  After moving to Indian Land, where she was beloved among the people and the birds of her neighborhood, Martha found a new home in the Transformation Church where she had many friends and often volunteered. 

Martha is survived by her two sons, Baynard Woods and his wife, Nicole King of Baltimore, MD and Christopher Woods and his wife, Robin of Marvin, NC; two grandchildren, Taylor Woods and CJ Woods also of Marvin, NC.  Also surviving are her two siblings, Gaile Mooney and Jimmy Summey; nephew, Eric Mooney; niece, Lilly Summey; aunt, Betty Elliot and many cousins and friends.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, John Woods.

A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, June 26, 2023, at Transformation Church, 1212 Transformation Lane, Indian Land, SC. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered in memory of Martha to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 Michigan Avenue, Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606. Online condolences may be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.