In the last days of her life, cancer had sapped the once-sparkling Linda Woods of much of her energy.
It was difficult to even sit up on her own in bed. She reluctantly agreed to a wheelchair to get around. She was tired, and she knew her time was limited.
But Woods, who worked in the Carolina basketball office from 1977-2015, had her priorities. And so, last Saturday, she rallied. Her beloved Tar Heels were hosting NC State that afternoon, and the 1982 championship team was gathering for a reunion at the game and a postgame dinner.