God saw the need to call Alice Louise "Rody" McKnight Woods from labor to rest after a long illness on Monday, August 6, 2018 at Regency Hospital in Florence, SC. Born August 5, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Johnson McKnight and Willie Mae Gilyard McKnight.

Alice received her formal education from Mt. Pleasant High School in Elliot, SC. She was employed by James and Bland for 5 years.

Alice leaves to cherish her precious memories: her loving and devoted husband of 42 years, Covell Woods of Bishopville, SC; one son, Covell Christopher (Emma) McKnight of the home; two granddaughters, Deidra and Deja Croskey McKnight; two great-grandson, Da'marion and De'kari Croskey Commander; one sister, Thelma Hodge of Mayesville, SC; one brother, Charlie McKnight of St. Charles, SC; five sisters-in-law: Shirley Woods, Annette (Wayne) Woods both of Bishopville, SC, Rosa Mae Woods of Philadelphia, PA, Ruth McKnight of Columbia, SC, and Ruby Green of San Diego, CA; two brothers-in-law, Levi (Mary) Woods of Sumter, SC and Alexander Woods of Bishopville, SC; two special nephews, Terry McKnight of Sumter, SC and Dakota Woods of Bishopville, SC; and a host of other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by five brothers: James, Irvin, George Thomas, Johnson, Jr., and Calvin McKnight; and three sisters: Rutha Mae Rowell, Carolyn and Rhunette McKnight Woods.

Public Viewing will be held on Thursday, August 9, 2018 from 1-6pm at Job's Mortuary.

Mrs. Woods will be placed in the church on Friday, August 10, 2018 at 2pm for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral Services will be held at 3pm on Friday, August 10, 2018 at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church 126 E Sumter Street Mayesville, SC 29104, with Pastor Eugene Myers Officiating.

Interment will follow in Mayesville Community Cemetery.

Family will receive friends at the home her sister, 300 Wilson Street Mayesville, SC.