Jody Renee (Hughes) Poe, age 64, of Parma, Michigan, passed away on June 2, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 27, 1961, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Orville and Zorri Hughes. Jody was raised in Manchester and Stockbridge, where she built lifelong memories with her friends, family, and church community.
Jody married Steve Poe on March 19, 1983, and they shared 43 years together, building a life rooted in family, memories, and time spent with those they loved.
She is survived by her children: Stacey (Daniel) Lynn, Chad Hughes, and Ryan (Brandi) Poe; her 11 grandchildren; and her four great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Thelma and Kathy, along with many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members whom she loved dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Paul; and her sisters, Pearl, Cinda, and Ruth.
Jody was truly the life of the party, full of laughter, energy, and a presence that drew people in. As the youngest in her family, she carried that spark throughout her life, always finding herself at the center of attention in the best way. She was easy to please and found her greatest happiness simply in being surrounded by those she loved.
A devoted homemaker for most of her life, Jody later worked at a grocery store after her children were grown. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ in Stockbridge, where her faith remained an important part of her life.
She loved playing bingo and spending time playing cards and board games with her family, where her competitive spirit always shined, especially during games of Aggravation with her sister, Thelma. More than anything, she cherished time with her family and was deeply connected to so many of them.
Jody was a constant source of strength and support. Whether it was showing up for the birth of a child, standing beside loved ones during times of loss, or simply being there in moments of need, she could always be counted on. Her presence brought comfort, her love brought strength, and her absence will be deeply felt by all who knew her.
Visitation will be held at the Church of Christ in Stockbridge, Michigan on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 1-3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. A funeral service will also be held at the church on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., followed by a meal shared in fellowship.
A private interment at Oaklawn Cemetery in Stockbridge will take place at a later date following cremation.
She will be deeply missed and forever loved, and her love will live on in the family she cherished so deeply.
