Michael "Mike" Garland Woods

Michael "Mike" Garland Woods, 62 years old, of Cartersville Ga, passed away peacefully at Cartersville Hospital on April 12th, 2025.

Mike was born and raised in Cartersville. He was know for his passion and love for dogs and giving a helping hand to them went deeply inside his loving heart. He loved ding dings also, he was always going to play ding dings any chance he could and had.

He is survived by his kid Sonnie Smith; his grandkids Cody Barron, Joshua Waits, and Heidi Smith; his nieces Amber Woods, Tiffany Woods and Taylor Woods; his nephews Dumpy Woods, Blake Hedgepath, Shane Hedgepath; his brothers Pete Woods and Robin Woods; and his beloved dog, Kito Woods. He is now with his mother Bonnie Ethel Rose/Shinall, and his dog Buddy.

Mike may have been grappling with profound emotional and physical pain, yet he always yearned for connection. He cherished conversations, finding solace in sharing his thoughts with you and others. Despite facing a significant decline in his health that made even the simplest tasks a struggle, Mike's strength shone through. His remarkable spirit remained focused on caring for those around him, embodying a love that transcended his own suffering.

In his final days, when the pain often clouded his spirit, he might not have seemed the nicest; frustration and weariness sometimes made him seem mean.

Yet, even in those moments, his care for others shone through. He poured his love into supporting those around him, offering conersations despite his own struggles. Mike's spirit was a testament to resilience, reminding us that even in our darkest moments, we can still find the strength to care for one another.

The family will be having a Memorial at Greenleaf Cartersville Ga at 3pm at one of the tables.

Revelation 21:4: "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."