LEE HODGES Obituary

HODGES Mrs. Lee Ruth McBride Hodges, passed away peacefully June 5, 2011. A Washington County, GA, native, she resided in Jacksonville most of her life. Mrs. Hodges received her certification for Cosmetology from Bronner Brothers Cosmetology School in Atlanta, GA. She was a faithful member of Unity Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Bruce Hickson, Pastor. Mrs. Hodges was employed by Cargill Poultry, Inc. as a supervisor with 37 years of dedicated service. She was predeceased by both parents, Hardwick McBride and Mrs. Lillar Jackson McBride, and leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Mrs. Jacqueline Hodges Sumlar (Billy); grandchildren, Ms. Khelia Michelle Francis-Pemberton (Christopher), Mrs. Anita Sumlar Bell (Johnathan), Mrs. Sarah Denise Fuller (Tommy), Ms. Cathy Crawford and Billy LaRon Sumlar; devoted great grandson, Khalil Janard Foster; 9 other great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Mary Helen Peeler; brother, Willie James McBride (Mary Frances); a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. FUNERAL SERVICE will be held 2:30 PM, Saturday, June 11, 2011 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Rev. James Wiggins, Jr., Pastor, Rev. Bruce Hickson, officiating. Mrs. Hodges will rest in the mortuary for visitation Friday from 5PM until 8PM, and Saturday at the church from 12:30 PM until the hour of service. Interment will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends are asked to assemble at the church under the direction of ALPHONSO WEST MORTUARY, INC., 4409 Soutel Dr. (904) 766-9671. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Jun. 9, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for LEE HODGES

10 Entries

Glenda Jean Mitchell

June 11, 2011

Jackie,
May God forever comfort and keep you, Michele and your family in your time of need.

I am truly blessed to have known Momma-Hodges. Indeed she was a rare and one of a kind jewel. I will dearly miss her smile and the sunshine she brought into people lives. It didn't matter if the time of our last visit was two years, two months, two days or even two hours. Her greetings were always the same. First her infectious 'smile' (impossible not smile, you just had to smile back). Next... "how are you, how you been and how's the family?" (all in one breathe no less!) and lastly the Momma-H hug.

Thank you for sharing your mom with me and my family. The trips to Auntie Helen, the great meals, old stories when she was a young girl, and our infamous shopping spree. (I still think we should've gotten a moving van for the stuff that she really wanted to bring home).

Only Momma-H could have made me pull over in south Florida and "pinch" a piece off a lavendar tree to add to her garden.

Only Momma-H could get you and myself to "pinch" a piece off of a 150 year old plant at Calloway Gardens (Georgia) to add to her very own garden.

Well... no more "pinching" will she be doing. She's got a life time now of gardening in God's great garden of rare and beautiful flowers and other plants.

My mom (Josephine Mitchell) probably looked up and saw her coming with gloves ready to work in God's amazing garden. Their first conversations will be about meeting God, their grandchildren, and the wonderful garden God has given to these two precious flowers.

Their conversation won't be about us, for we (their children) are each and every heart beat they take. We are kinda-sorta like an unspoken language that only they know. If I had to translate one of their conversation, Momma-H will say to my momma:

"Josephine, you know that Jackie is a mess...she's a wonderful and beautiful person inside and out... I'm grateful and blessed for her as my daughter...I love her, can't explain how much..."

Josephine replies, Yeah..I know what you mean, you love her THAT much!!!"

Little Sister, thanks for so lovingly taking care of my other mother. Be comforted in the many cherished memories and times you all spent together.

I'm just a whisper away, Love always - Big Sis

Melissa Francis Williams

June 10, 2011

To jackie and my niece khelia we love mema and will miss her sweetness and smile god will take care of you all our prayers are with you!

June 10, 2011

THE CHAIN IS BROKEN AND NOTHING SEEMS THE SAME; BUT AS GOD CALLS US ONE BY ONE, THE CHAIN WILL LINK AGAIN.

LOVE, THE FAMILY OF FLORENCE SMITH

Pamela Taylor

June 10, 2011

Aunt Lee, It's still hard to believe you are gone and you will be missed by many. If it's one thing that I will miss the most is your beautiful smile. I love you but I know God loves you more!!!

Loretta Sumlar

June 9, 2011

To the family

I am so sorry for your lost. I am in prayer for the family. It's hard to lose someone you love. And only time can begin to heal you. It's one day at a time. But God will carry you through. Lean on God and your family and friends.

Loretta Sumlar

LINDA HARDMON-MCNEALY

June 9, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

June 9, 2011

May the love of God keep you and protect your family during this time.
Dessie L Dent

Marva Spicer

June 9, 2011

My Dearest Ruth,
You've been a true friend to me over the years. I will cherish our memories forever.

Love You and Miss You!
Marva

Chris Ewell

June 9, 2011

Aunt Lee,
I am truly going to miss you and you singing to me on my Birthday made it the best Birthday ever.

I love you,
Chris E.

Stephana Biggins

June 9, 2011

Aunt Lee you're going to be missed more than anyone could ever imagine but I know you're resting now. I love you so much and miss you dearly!

Your Neice,
Stephana

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