Jody L. Ferguson

Jody Lynn was born on May 3, 1961 to Gerald & IlaMae (Luke) Newville. Despite being raised on the farm, her tender heart could never bear the realities of farm life. Even her younger sister knew “don’t tell Jody we’re eating Blue!” Her childhood was spent  participating in many sports, babysitting the neighborhood kids, and visiting her grandparents and great grandmother. She graduated from Clayton, and went on to receive her associates degree in accounting. During her college years she met her lifelong friend, Carol Cherney. This friendship, along with Sands, Patty, Betty Jo, Barb, Cathy, & countless others walked Jody through the highs and lows of her life. She married Dennis April 1st, 1989. Their first house together turned out to be the only house they needed- over 29 years they filled it with children, dogs, cats, rabbits, chickens, goats, and once a pig.   Elisabeth was born 1993, Victoria; 1995, and Luke James was born and died 1996. Jody desired a house full of children, and when it became obvious this was not meant to be, she filled her home and life with honorary ones. Eduardo Vallejos & DaJung Shin were the Ferguson’s foreign exchange students, Jasmine Rivas- a beloved goddaughter, and Annabelle Bauer, Amanda Linder & Brianna Brihn all held special places in her heart. Jody was lucky enough to meet Brianna’s son Easton a week and a half before she passed. Jody also adored her many nieces, nephews, including great and great greats, and her daycare and school students. She never stopped loving, caring, giving, or praising God up to November 7th, when she passed away at Amery Regional Medical Center. Some would call her battle with gallbladder cancer courageous, but Jody would probably tell you that she was just living each day to the best of her ability. She spent the last year of her life knowing she was deeply loved, especially by her sisters, Gerianne, Genie & Janelle. They gave, and continue to give, graciously their time, money & support unselfishly. Jody’s words & legacy will continue in the lives of all she encountered for years to come. Thank you all for being a part of it. 

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