JO ELIZABETH WOODS MULCAHEY

Jo Elizabeth Woods Mulcahey was born on Dec. 14, 1954, in Sumter, a daughter of the late Thomas R. Woods and Azalee Cooper Woods Knox. Liz departed this life on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Jacksonville Baptist Health Hospital, Jacksonville, Florida.

Liz, as she was affectionately known, was educated in the Sumter County public school system and graduated from Sumter High School Class of May 1973. After graduation, she attended Sumter Tech and later relocated to Washington, D.C., where she worked on Capital Hill for several years. She also played on Sen. Strom Thurmond's softball team. Liz relocated back to Sumter and started attending the University of South Carolina, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. She pursued her master's at Capella University in family and marriage therapy. Liz met the love of her life, Connor P. Mulcahey, while attending the University of South Carolina. They were married 25 years, during which they traveled all over the world. She was a member of the National Association of Professional Women and National Federation of the Blind. Liz was an avid reader and business owner of Soy Body Care Body Lotion.

She leaves to cherish her memories: her husband, Dr. Connor P. Mulcahey; mother-in-law, Anna Mulcahey of Columbia; sisters, Carolyn Woods of Washington, D.C., Sherian W. Rodgers of Sumter, Betty Dicks (Louie) of Columbia and Judy Burell of Sumter; two sisters-in-law; two brothers-in-law; a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; other relatives and friends.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Melina Presbyterian Church USA, 3539 Black River Road, Gable, with the Rev. Dr. Larry Hill, pastor.

Procession will leave at 1:20 p.m. from the home, 8 Barton St., Sumter.

This is a courtesy announcement of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter, SC 29150. Visit us on the web at www.williamsfuneralhomeinc.com.