Josephine Davenport "Jodie" "Jojo" "Plum" Barringer

1965 - 2024

Her family morns the passing of Josephine, "Jodie" "Jojo" "Plum", Davenport Barringer.

A Memphian by birth, Jodie was both a town mouse and a country mouse. She was fast-paced like the city, but loved running barefoot through her grandparent's farm in old ripped Levi's. Whether city or country, her laugh could be heard and felt from miles away.

Jodie moved to Nashville after graduating from Ole Miss, where she started a family and quickly captured Nashville's heart. She began her career as a high school English teacher at Franklin Road Academy where she inspired many students whose paths would continue to cross throughout their lives.

Her love of creating something out of nothing led her to create her own business, named after her daughter's love of playing house, which she aptly named "Let's Play House". Her entrepreneurial mindset paved the path for an inspiring and one-of-a-kind career in Nashville's luxury real estate market.

A top producer in the Nashville market for years, she was awarded the Silver Level Awards of Excellence in 2001, 2002 and 2008, Gold Level Awards of Excellence in 2003, 2004, 2009 and 2010, Platinum Level Awards of Excellence in 2005, 2011, 2012 and 2013 and Sapphire Level Awards of Excellence in 2006 and 2007 by GNAR. She was awarded Nashville Business Journal Top 25 Agents of Middle Tennessee in 2020.

Her article in the Green Hills News, titled "News from the Homefront" revolutionized the way real estate was marketed and communicated. In her writings, readers not only found a savvy businesswoman, but a trusted confidante and their new hilarious best friend.

Jodie was a hard worker in every sense. Her athletic abilities and tenacity were highlighted at her favorite 5.8 mile loop at the Percy Warner Park, where earlier in life she could be found running the loop pushing a stroller with two babies in tow. It was not uncommon for her to be stopped in the street with compliments on her gorgeous legs and stunning figure. She sat on the board of the YMCA. She found mental and physical clarity through exercise and enjoyed pushing her body and mind to its limit.

Jodie was a God fearing woman, and God may have feared her a little bit too. She was full of life, sparkle, love, jazz, spirit, dancing, and music. Her imagination knew no limits. Her ability to connect with anyone was because of her love for everyone. Jodie was an adoring mother of two, devoted daughter, loyal sister and aunt, profound writer, real estate agent extraordinaire, and not only the life of the party, but the entire party. Her sense of humor, intelligence and charismatic charm felt otherworldly. Her hugs were famous.

Her laughter was infectious, her energy uncontainable and her ability to pull people out of their comfort zones made her a cherished presence at every gathering. She had a knack for making everyone feel seen and celebrated and her presence will be deeply missed by all who were lucky enough to experience her uniquely beautiful spirit.

She gave away a little bit of herself to everyone she met until there was nothing left to give.

She had recently started Flying with Heels On, a brand with the goal to help recently divorced women start anew and gain financial independence. We know her legacy lives on and she's flying with heels on this moment. We encourage anyone able to attend Wednesday's service to please wear your heels and fly with Jodie.

In today's world, mental illness and addiction are terms used frequently but these terms are not one size fits all. Either you know someone with an addiction, or you are someone with an addiction. We are so proud of her and every chapter of her life. We are proud of her successes and embrace her struggles. Although we don't understand all of God's plan, we move forward knowing she is at peace with loved ones and with God.

Jodie is preceded in death by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. LT Barringer and Dr. and Mrs. Harry J. Guffee. Jodie is survived by her parents, Betty Jane and Johnny Barringer, her daughter Libby McLellan (Lee), daughter Leila Smith, brother Johnny (Laurie), nephew Johnathan, and niece Carly.

In famous Jodie closure,

"Kiss your babies, tell your parents you love them and take a walk in the park with a friend"

Services will be held Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 at Westminster Church, 3900 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37205. Visitation will be held in the Parlor Room at 1:00 p.m. with service to follow in the Sanctuary at 3:00 p.m.

Any gift/donations to be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church, St. Mary's Episcopal School or the YMCA of Middle Tennessee.

Please sign the Guestbook for the family.

Crawford Funeral Home, (615) 254-8200