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Jody Beavers Obituary

BEAVERS, Jody L., 48, of Zephyrhills, Fla., passed away Sunday, April 26, 2009. She was born October 31, 1960, in Kendallville, Ind., to Edward and Murial Wright. She was a billing clerk for Dr. K. T. Johns. Jody is survived by her husband of 26 years, William Beavers; her daughter, Cara Beavers of Zephyrhills, Fla.; her mother, Murial Vendrely of Leo, Ind.; her father, Edward (Janice)Wright of Kendallville, Ind.; her siblings, Marc Hickman of Auburn, Ind., Tonya Foor of Angola, Ind., and Aaron Vendrely of Leo, Ind.; a grandson, Cambren Beavers; and many other family members and friends. There will be a visitation 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Hodges Family Funeral Home, 36327 Highway 54, Zephyrhills, Fla., with service to follow at 7 p.m. Interment will take place at a later date in Fort Wayne, Ind.

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Published by TBO.com from Apr. 28 to Apr. 30, 2009.

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Cara Beavers

February 16, 2020

Idk where to start. Maybe by saying i cant believe im here writing a dedication.. its 2020 ive still not came to terms with this .. i just burrowed deep down and numbed my mind to the situation of u being gone. I hope everyone who reads this carefully reads what an amazing person my mom was. My mom was the type of lady who had the most kind heart. She always was first to listen and first to comfort people. She had an amazing sense of humor and was so happy to be around. Most people who knew her would tell you that she could turn anyones frown into a smile no matter what. I sit and think about things in life my mom has missed , situations in life even and how happy she would be to meet her grand kids.. im grateful for the time i got here with her , the lessons she taught me like always be yourself. Im thankful for all the memories she gave me in life and everything she did. Im truly blessed to have had such an amazing woman as my mom.

Cara Beavers

April 26, 2018

Today marks 9 years you have been gone, today was hard for me , tough pill to swallow. You were an amazing mom and my best friend. I cant believe your gone still. I think of how different things would be if you were here, i love you mom and miss you..

Cara Beavers

February 23, 2018

♥❤ Mom miss you .... hope you see this in some form ...

Cara Beavers

October 31, 2015

I love you mom happy birthday in heaven .... i know your at peace and happy

Bill Beavers

October 31, 2015

Today (10/31/15), marks what would have been Jody's 55th birthday.

Every day, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

I am reminded today of a verse from the bible ; Ecclesiastes 3 .........."To Everything There Is A Season"

D.

May 5, 2015

Jody, we ask that you watch over your grandson. Give him guidance and peace. You know how I worry about so many things - He is very special. So, I am asking for your help. And sometime in the future when he is ready, he will know of you and he will recognize the person who has sent him love, blessings, and guidance.

cara beavers

March 23, 2015

Deep sigh as i lay here looking at your page tears fall from my cheeks i know you would tell me not to cry i look at my newest baby girl and she has so much in common with you then i look at kaila lynn she has your eyes and your hair your complexion n toes i know your watching over and i know you love them both april is coming and all i can think of is what if you had just made it thru how would things be diffeent time changes everything but can not erase the hurt and you cant take back mistakes so we all give it our best i love you mom i miss you

Allen M

October 31, 2014

Today marks the 54th year of a great legacy. Though your time on earth was cut short, you continue to shine in many lives. It shines in your beautiful daughter and her wonderful kids. I can't say enough how special she is. To have a daughter like that takes a special lady too. So happy birthday. I may never have met you but knowing your daughterdaughter, I will never forget

Cara Beavers

October 31, 2014

Happy 54th birthday mom. Even though your not here i still hope your birthday is the best. I love you and miss you so much. Cambren and kaila included. We love you. One day i will see you again.

May 11, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Allen M

September 10, 2013

I never got to meet you but i wished that I had. You have such a special family. I know your heart is special too because your daughters is. She is one special woman. Never have I seen someone who has been through so much have such a kind and forgiving heart. you must have the same thing. I know that you were taken before anyone wanted you to go. You touched a lot of lives. to get the chance to meet you would be an honor. Nobody knows where life is going to lead us but when I get the chance I want to meet the woman who made Cara possible.

cara beavers

January 6, 2013

i love you mommy another heart breaking year without you here.. i miss you so much not a single day goes by still that i dont cry about missing you god has a beautiful angel by his side now. i miss everything that you did the way you used to color your hair always and cut it it always made me smile to hear the new ideas the way that you always cooked something new for dinner and the way that everywhere you went you thought of me. nothing stoped you from loving me because i was always your little girl no matter what and your love was conditional and there is nothing that i wouldnt trade for one more moment with you here on earth just to tell you i love you so much and that everywhere i go and everything i do i still see your pressence and feel you with me in my heart and in my mind. mommy i love you.. happy new years i hope you are no longer in pain and happy in peace.. Love cara ashley

Murial Vendrely

October 31, 2012

Jody Lynn today is the day you were born 52 yrs ago. I miss you so much and not a day goes by that I don't think about you. I love you Mom

cara beavers

October 30, 2012

happy birthday mommy

Murial Vendrely

September 6, 2012

Jody Lynn I miss you so very much. I still have your phone number in my cell phone. I can't bare to take it out. My heart is broken and will never mend. I will be with you again someday when God chooses. I love you. Mom

Nathan

September 6, 2012

Hey All When i was first starting my adulthood i met Cara and Jody she was alway cheerful and full of fun she was like always a 2nd mother to me and i will always miss her lot. I am sorry for everyones loss. Take care all.

cara beavers

April 24, 2012

it has been a hard time without my mom i now live in her home and sleep in her spot every night and use her closet everything she did it is still a huge void that will never be able to fill not a moment goes by without some flashback of memories and childhood with my mom. even though the house is now filled with my things i can still imagine and see it as it was. i miss you mom and love you so much :( cara

April 11, 2011

two years later and there is still the void. We still keep pictures of you around the house and tell stories about how aunt Jody loved to fish,can vegitables, garden, etc. But the idea of no new pictures being added to the mantel is heart wrenching. planning vacations don't have that much excitement anymore knowing that you are not at the end of the trip. I know you are in a better place, and heaven has been greatly improved by your presence, but I still wish you were here. You are our favorite sister and aunt. I love you Jody, and miss you terribly.

April 11, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Anniversaries are the hardest. Just know she is always watching over you from heaven. -With much regard, Adam Jarboe

cara Beavers

April 10, 2011

well i miss my mom alot the anniversery of her passing is coming up this month and as i sit here and think back to what i was doing two years ago.... i was sitting on my sofa pregnant with my daughter kaila lynn making dinner for my mom and desert with an iced coffee.. i was talking about what an awesome grandma she was going to be and how exciting it would be to have a grandaughter with her middle name to buy cute outfits and things with.. i remember showing her a shirt i had bought for my daughter reading .. okay ive had it im going to grandmas .. she smiled my mom was the best mom in the world .. no matter how much i screwed up.. no matter how much stress or mean things i said to her she always loved me.. i really wish she was still here.. mom if u can read this i love u with all of my heart and i hope u r havin fun in heaven! tearfully jodys daughter Cara Ashley Beavers

Cara beavers

December 13, 2010

its amazing that all of this time has passed since my mom has been gone and man i miss her so much the holidays just arent the same without her around and the kids are getting big and mom is missing out so much .. well anyways i just wanted to say i love my mom and miss her so much

cara beavers

May 5, 2010

its been along time since i have been on here but i also apprectiate everyone posting on here to show how much my mom was loved and it makes me PROUD to tell my kids and friends that she was my mom...thank you everyone jodys daughter CARA ASHLEY

Bill Beavers

April 26, 2010

Today, 4/26/10, is the one year anniversary of Jody's death. This past year has been full of joy and sorrow.Being married to Jody for 26 years; knowing her for allmost 30 years, words cannot express the grief and loss I've felt this past year. But also, my heart is full of good memories of the time we had together.
Not a day goes that I don't think of her and all the good times we shared.
I want to personally thank everyone who signed this guestbood and ask that you please continue to do so.

Bill Beavers

April 26, 2010

Today, 04/26/10, marks the one year anniversary of Jody's death. For me, as well as others, it's a day of joy and sorrow. All of us, including myself, miss her terribly; the joy,love and happiness she brought to our lives.
I have many good memories of Jody, and those are the ones I will always hold on to, and look back with a smile on my face.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to write in the guestbook. I would encourage each of you to please continue doing that.

November 26, 2009

Thanksgiving Morning 09

Hello Jody
I miss you so much your happy laugh and that smile. I know you were watching me make the deviled eggs and chopping the celery and onions for the dressing, the bird goes in about 11:00 am. Tonya, Steven , Max and Kristopher are coming for dinner. It will good to see them. Last year we was with you and it was dreat to hear you and watch that smile. Car seems to be doing better. Kust to drop a line to tell you we all love you bery much. Will be seeing you on that sunny beach one of these days.
Love Mom & Dad, Cuddles

Tonya Foor

November 2, 2009

Jody, I think of you often and I miss you more than I can say. I know you are watching over all of us. I still cannot believe you are gone. Life on earth is only a moment, but making that moment count by loving, giving and comforting our friends and loved ones is what counts. I will meet you in Heaven one day and make the moments count.

Love your sister!
Tonya

Cara Beavers

November 1, 2009

happy birthday mom. last night was a happy yet tear jerking night.. i sat and watched ghost stories on sci fi just like you used to do on halloween after you went out for your birthday.. we took the kids trick or treating and when we stopped at the house we all were sure we felt you there .. we all really miss you and i privatly have my times where i talk to you over there.. people may say it is crazy but i believe you stayed .. besides who would wanna leave a great loving family like ours.. it was a hard day for me.. all the times when i used to bring my candy home and share it with you or light a pumpkin in salute of halloween with you .. it was sadest saturday when cambren came in and asked me if he could go see papa and mom. i really am still struggling to get over this and cry daily. not many people care as much as you did and i will never be the same.. everytime i see her picture i cry and really wish someone would invent a time machiene so i could go back and stop you from going in that day. i really am hurt and with no shoulders o cry on or a person nearby to help me with girly things it is tough.. alot of times i feel alone and then after a bit i go and look at your picture and remeber you would not want me to cry or be sad.. you would say to me if i could hear you " i may be gone but i will always love you no matter what happens or where you go i will be here for you. i want the best for you .. And for the family and you to watch me suffer is not what i would have wanted. i wanted something better for you. i may not be able to make sure you will always have a good home for cambren kaila and you. but i can watch over you and keep you all safe. when you think of me dont cry.. just remeber im actually here right by your side. though you may not see or hear me i am here with my arms around you hugging you tight and when you lay down late at night it is me you feel next to you watching over you.. i love you mommy...with all my heart..

Marc Hickman

November 1, 2009

Ha! You thought I forgot your birthday, huh? Oh, no! We dedicated yesterday as Family Day! Although I lost at MY game, Monopoly, spending time with the kids, playing games, making drinks (non-alcoholic, of course for the kids), eating, and sharing in the memories...it was as though you were right here with us. Although I could not physically see you or physically hear you, I knew you were here. We miss you so very much! Every year I would call you after Trick-or-Treating and tell you what each of the kids wore and how much candy they got...only to hear you laugh and tell us you missed us...well, now, you are right here with us, every step of the way! We love you, we miss you, but we rejoice in the knowledge that you are in a wonderful place looking down on us, and are even more a part of our lives. Happy Birthday, Jode. I said it many times yesterday, and I cannot say it enough! We love you and cannot wait to see you again...it will be a while because God is not finished with me here, but I will see you again, and I cannot wait! Talk to you again soon!

Love,

Marc
(and all the rest of the Hickman tribe)

October 31, 2009

FOR MY SISTER ON THIS DAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY,I HAVE THOUGHT OF YOU ALOT AND AM SO PROUD TO BE YOUR LITTLE BRO,YOU GAVE UNCONDITIONAL LOVE AND SUPPORT WHEN I NEEDED IT THE MOST. YOU MAY BE GONE IN THE PHYSICAL SENSE , BUT YOU LIVE THRU ALL OF US WHO U HAVE TOUCHED.MY HEART WAS VERY HEAVY FOR AWHILE BUT I KNOW THAT YOU ARE WITHOUT PAIN AND YOU ARE IN GOOD HANDS LOVE JOHN RENCHER JR.

October 31, 2009

October 31, 2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HONEY
SURE MISS HEARING YOUR VOICE AND YOUR LAUGH.
YOUR DAD AND I WAS AT MYRTLE BEACH LAST WEEK ON THE OCEAN FRONET EVRYTIME A WAVE CAME IN I KNEW YOU WERE THERE WITH US. I KNOW YOU ARE WATCHING I CAN FEEL YOU, AND YOUR LOVE

LOVE AND HUGS
DAD AND MOM

cara beavers

July 29, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

July 21, 2009

Jody..... I miss you so very much.. not a day goes by that you are not in my thoughts.... You know my friends Pixie and Linda: they gave me money to buy a tree to plant in your honor and I bought a beautiful Weeping Cherry tree. I designed a garden with a dry river bed and Aaron put a red covered bridge crossing the river.... He also brought me two logs that are standing on end. There is a big hole in each one of them where I planted some ornamental grass.... the flowers in the garden are beautiful and I go out many times a day to say hi to you and to tell you how much I love and miss you..... your garden has helped me because I have a private place to go and talk and be with you.... Jody I love you so much and I can barely wait until I can be with you again.

Aaron and I worked together to create this for you and it is our special tribute to a loving daughter and sister.

Cara Beavers

May 12, 2009

I miss my mother alot and always will she was the best bringing milkshakes over as a surprise for my son doing random spontanious things for everyone and allways willing to let you cry on her shoulder while at the same time she would cry back when she felt your pain and you knew she understood..my mom and i faught as well as we laughed she was the first to hold my little boy and cut the cord and even stayed with me in the hospital when i was in a bad accident for a week helping me to smile and get over the pain. i will miss my mom so much and nothing will ever come close to the comfort that she gave me.. Its a shame that so much pain was in her past year of life and that death comes without a warning because this was so tragic and hardly unbearable since everyone was excited she was about to have a new start on life.. all i can pray is that everytime i think of her she can hear my thoughts and know how much i thank her and everything that she did for me durring her life.. there are times i go to my parents house and i feel like she is still there sitting watching us happy and pain free but with a sadness that we all are aching for this to be a nightmare we all want to be awoken from. one thing is for sure though i am six months pregnant and will raise my daughter to know about the best woman that was in my life and raise her the same as she would have raised me.. she will forever be there with us when we need her and will be waiting for us when it is our time..

Dana Hickman

May 4, 2009

How do you say goodby to someone who touched your life, filled it with joy, and completed your family? Jody was unlike anyone I have ever met. She never judged, she always listened, and man, could she cook! Her home was always like her heart, filled with laughter, tears and love. She was the best sis-in-law I could ever have asked for. I wish I could whisper just one more time, "luv you" or to hear her call in the middle of winter to let us know she just got out of the pool, while her brother and I watch the snow fly in Indiana. I miss you, but take great comfort in knowing that our time apart is only temporary. Thank you for being you, Jody, and everything about you has blessed our family and our lives. Heaven has been greatly improved by your presence. I love you sis!

Marc Hickman

May 4, 2009

May 04, 2009
No words can describe the loss of a piece of all of us. Jody was such a big part of mine and my families' lives that to try to put into words our true feelings leaves so much un-said. I will always hold onto the times we had, and it is nice to know that all of those times we shared were good. Her memories make me smile, her loss makes me cry, but I know that as she is with our Lord, we will see each other once again...later than soon, hopefully, and God willing. We will miss you, Jody, and we love you very much. Peace will find you, Bill and Cara, and we still are planning our next trip to see you guys!

-- Marc, Dana, Austin, Devin, and Madison Hickman

Tony & Cathy Hickman

May 1, 2009

Bill and Cara, Remember the good times. May this passage give you peace and comfort.
Psalm 121,
1 I lift up my eyes to the hills—
where does my help come from?
2 My help comes from the LORD,
the Maker of heaven and earth.

3 He will not let your foot slip—
he who watches over you will not slumber;

4 indeed, he who watches over Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.

5 The LORD watches over you—
the LORD is your shade at your right hand;

6 the sun will not harm you by day,
nor the moon by night.

7 The LORD will keep you from all harm—
he will watch over your life;

8 the LORD will watch over your coming and going
both now and forevermore.

April 30, 2009

May your faith provide the light for your path during this dark time. I will pray
that the pain of your loss turns to the warmth of rememberance. Jody will remain forever in our hearts.

Carmen Garcia

April 30, 2009

May you and Cara find strength in your memories with Jody. My prayers are with you and your family at this time. Sincerely, Carmen

Susan May

April 30, 2009

I was blessed to know Jody when I did work at Dr Ghani and Fla Medical Clinic when I lived in Dade City. She was always helpful and very nice loving people person. She will be missed greatly.

Deb Shimel

April 29, 2009

Bill, I am so sorry for your loss. Try to take comfort in your memories. "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." Many people will be praying for you and your family.

Sue Nunemaker

April 29, 2009

Bill and Cara, please know that you have the sympathies of the entire Verizon Fort Wayne Revenue Booking & Analysis group. I know she'll be missed very much.

Tonya Foor

April 29, 2009

She was my sister and I loved her very much! I am not sure I will ever get over the loss. We were so close in age and did everything as children together. God bless all who loved her.

April 28, 2009

I was blessed to be a part of Jody's life and will miss her. My prayers are with all who loved her.
Ann (BayCare HomeCare}

April 28, 2009

I was saddened to see that Jody passed away. I enjoyed seeing her, and getting to know her.
You are in my thoughts and prayers
Boni(Infusion/cb lab)Moffitt

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