Jody R. Nardone

Jody R. Nardone 56, of Cranston RI, passed away peacefully after a long

battle with cancer on December 5, 2025, with her loving family by her side. She

was the loving daughter of Allan R. and Susan M. Wilkinson.

Besides her parents, Jody is survived by her sister Jennifer Wilkinson Shepherd,

her brother Jason Wilkinson, and her stepsister Candace Saugy as well as her

nieces and nephews: Kevin, Kylie, Colby, Sedona, and Benjamin. Jody was also

survived by her beloved cat Vivian Francine, who was rescued from Ten Lives Cat

Rescue.

Jody graduated from Pilgrim High School class of '87, she went on to get her

Associates Degree from CCRI. She was an Executive Administrative Assistant for

Zebra Technologies beginning in 2000. Jody was a highly valued employee and

excelled at every aspect of her position, giving her heart and soul every day until

she no longer could, due to illness in 2024. Her job function was far beyond

administrative, Jody was a friend, confidante, and listening ear who took a personal

interest in the lives of all who knew her.

Jody adored her nieces and nephews, and enjoyed spending time with her family,

volunteering for Save The Bay and Ten Lives Cat Rescue, and experimenting with

creative arts. She also enjoyed the simple things in life, such as going on long

drives while listening to music with no destination. Jody was the integral heart of

our family, a constant source of love, guidance, and support who was always there

for us in every season of life.

Visitation will be held on Saturday December 13, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in

the Barrett & Cotter Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Warwick followed by

a Funeral Service at 1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jody's memory can be made to Ten Lives Cat

Rescue at TensLivesCatRescue.org OR to breast cancer research at the Gloria

Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation at gloriagemma.org.

"Though our beloved family member has passed, their kindness, wisdom, and

unwavering love remain forever woven into our lives, leaving a legacy of warmth

and strength that we will carry with us always."