Ms. Mary Elizabeth  “Libby” Woods, 47, formerly of 506 W. Graham St. Apt. B in Shelby, NC departed this life on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Hospice House in Kings Mountain, NC.  She was the daughter of Billy Ray Williamson and the late Mary Ann Woods.

Libby was a 1985 graduate of Gaffney High School and was a member of Hoppers Chapel Baptist Church.   Libby was a caring and wonderful mother, compassionate sister, hardworking friend and loving grandmother.  She enjoyed cooking, decorating and last but not least shopping. 

She was the most important solid rock that held our walls together.  When in need, she was always there.  Libby you will always hold a special place in our hearts.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her brother, Bobby Ray Williamson and her maternal and paternal grandparents.

Left to cherish her memory are her father, Billy Ray Williamson (Dorothy) of Shelby; two daughters, Cherita Woods and Whitney Woods both of Shelby; her aunt, Mattie Shippy of Shelby who helped rear her; one brother, Robert Lee Woods of Shelby; step-brothers, Danny Ray Williams of Shelby, James Edwards Williams (Benito) of Puerto Rico and Jimmy Lee Williamson; three step-sisters, Doris Hopper (Rodney) Tonya Petty and April Williamson all of Shelby; two grandsons, Deiterich Eskridge, Jr. and Christian Woods and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and numerous friends.           

Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 19, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Hoppers Chapel Baptist Church with Pastor Robert Coleman officiating.  Burial will take place at Sunset Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 1:30 until 2:00 PM and at other times at 605 Oakley St. Shelby.  Condolences can be expressed online at www.enloes.net Enloe Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.

Acknowledgement: Kings Mountain House, Cleveland Regional Medical Center and Cleveland Pines Nursing Center.