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Jody Compton Obituary
Jody J. Compton, 91, of Delaware, OH, formerly of Toledo, OH, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 8, 2023. She was born in Suffern, NY to John and Gertrude (French) Gatley on December 21, 1931. She married Archie Compton on April 4, 1970, he preceded her in death, February 1997. In her earlier years, Jody was active at Calvary Bible Chapel where she was a member of the Ladies Guild. She then attended Pathway Community Church. Most recently she attended Sunbury Christian Church. Jody was the founding member of the Toledo Area Friends of Elvis Fan Club. She spent many years as a guide at Graceland where she could be surrounded by her favorite, Elvis! Her kindness and compassion for her many pets over the years will be greatly missed.
Jody is survived by her children, Jody Sohnly, Ronny Wise, and Louise Dean; grandchildren, TJ (Lila) Sohnly, Chris Wise, KC Knowlton, Breana Estep; favorite great-grandchild, Olivia; and brother, David Gatley.
Flowers can be sent, in her memory, to the Staff and Residents of Country Club Rehabilitation Campus at 478 S Sandusky St., Delaware, Oh 43015, or donations can be made in honor of Jody to the Humane Society of Delaware County at hsdcohio.org
Arrangements were handled by Walker Funeral Home, Toledo, OH. Online memories and condolences may be made at walkerfuneralhomes.com.
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