Fairy Jo "Jodie" (Martin) Loftis Passed away peacefully on January 30, 2023, at Cedar Lake Nursing Home in Malakoff, TX where she had spent the last 3 years suffering from Alzheimer's. Jodie was born on January 24, 1942, in Terrell, TX to W.C. Martin and Fairy Eldis Martin, both of whom preceded her in death along with her first husband Frank Baker Jones Jr and her husband Rev. Mickey Maurice Loftis, brothers: Royce Dean Martin, Steve Martin, Randall Martin; sisters, Betty Martin and Peggy Marie Black.
Jodie grew up in and went to school in Forney, TX. She held several jobs short term but spent most of her adult life as an inclusive homemaker, doting mother, loving grandmother, and great-grandmother. She never met a stranger and enjoyed helping others in many ways. You never had to guess what was on her mind because she would speak it. Mickey would say, "Jodie you shouldn't say that" and she would come back with, " Mickey I am just stating facts". Jodie was adventurous and vibrant; she and Mickey loved taking road trips to national parks and other tourist destinations and often taking the grandchildren as well. She was big into her family and enjoyed family gatherings. She always looked forward to cooking and baking for the gatherings. Some of her hobbies were crafting, gardening, sewing, knitting, collecting knick-knacks and most of all cooking. Jodie and Mickey were members of the Trinity Baptist church in Kaufman, TX and then Grace Baptist church in Gun Barrel city, TX. They would often share their vocal talents with other local churches. The memories and messages left behind by Jodie will live in the hearts and minds of everyone she has ever touched and loved.
Jodie is survived by her brother, Jerry Dennis Martin of Scurry, TX.; sons, Kevin Dale Jones and his wife Cyndi of Scurry, TX. Terry Loftis and his wife Susan of Corsicana, TX. Andy Loftis and his wife Barbi of Cypress, TX.; daughters, Jeanne Melton of Barry, TX., Annette Jackson of Rockdale, TX.; grandsons, Jerod Jones and Justin Jones of Scurry TX., Jeffrey Cleveland of Chireno, TX., Cory Loftis, Jory James Barham, Mathew Loftis, Jerod Barham, Shane Loftis, Jacob Barham; Granddaughters, Jaclynn Mauldin and her husband Travis of Gun Barrel City, TX, Chandra Jackson, Nicole Jackson, Erica Loftis-Pacheco and Jessica Loftis-Agnew; along with numerous great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins, other extended family and a host of friends.
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