Laurie "Jill" Rodriguez

Laurie "Jill" (Nagel) Rodriguez of Sebastian, FL, went to heaven on August 16th, 2025, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. Born in Hialeah, FL, on November 14th, 1961 to parents Stephen Nagel and Bettye (Bates) Nagel, Jill lived a life full of love, service, and joy. She moved to Sebastian in 2003, bringing with her the warmth and spirit that touched everyone she met.

Jill attended Hialeah High School, where she was a proud majorette and a member of the Dolphin Dolls. On August 27th, 1988, she married the love of her life, Sergio Rodriguez, beginning a beautiful journey together filled with family, laughter, and devotion.

Her career began at the Hialeah Parks Department, where she worked with special needs adults, offering compassion and care. She later found her true calling as an elementary school teacher, dedicating most of her life to educating and inspiring young minds. Jill also coached volleyball and cheerleading, always encouraging her students with positivity and heart.

Jill loved life deeply. She was the most selfless, caring, and optimistic person-never seeing the bad in anyone, only the good. Her home was a haven for family, friends, exchange students, and animals of all sorts. Especially her sons' friends, where holidays, cooking, crafts, and laughter filled the air. She was known as a mom to many, but truly the ultimate baseball mom to her two sons, Ryan and Raymond. Her greatest joy came in the precious years she spent with her grandsons, Knox and Maddox.

Even through her battle with cancer, Jill's light never dimmed. She fought with grace and a smile every day, always offering a hug and warmth to those around her. Her presence lit up every room, and her legacy of love will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

Jill is survived by her loving husband, Sergio Rodriguez; her sons, Ryan Rodriguez (wife Nicolette) and Raymond Rodriguez; her cherished grandsons, Knox and Maddox Rodriguez; her brothers, Steve Nagel and Kurt Nagel (wife Jayne); nephews Aaron Nagel (wife Jessica) and Adam Nagel; nieces Victoria Nagel, Emily Nagel, and Kate Nagel Covey; great-nephews Sean Nagel, Aiden Nagel, and Hunter Nagel; and sister-in-laws Ileana Fraga and Rebecca Terry.

Jill's life was a gift to all who knew her, and her memory will continue to inspire kindness, joy, and love.

A celebration of Jill's life will be held at a later date. The family appreciates your love and support during this time.