Jodi Dearborn

Jodi Dearborn, 47, of Washburn, Missouri, passed away on July 5, 2026. Born on August 15, 1978, Jodi will be remembered with deep respect and enduring affection for a life marked by devotion, steady work, and an openhearted way of caring for people and animals alike.

Raised working on a dairy farm in Missouri, Jodi learned early the value of responsibility and perseverance, and she carried that work ethic throughout her life. She graduated from high school and went on to build a life defined by service—both in the workplace and at home—meeting each season with energy, warmth, and a spirit that made others feel welcome, as if she had known them for years.

Over the years, Jodi ran a farm and served as a family and retirement caregiver, offering practical help and genuine comfort. She also worked at Rollins Funeral Home, Justin Boots, and Cannon Express Trucking, where she served in dispatch and as a secretary. In every role, Jodi was known for being hardworking and personable, bringing kindness and attentiveness to the tasks at hand and to the people around her.

Jodi’s faith and family were at the center of her life. She lived for her family and God, and she loved being with friends—sharing time, laughter, and the everyday moments that become lasting memories. She enjoyed traveling to the beach and loved the desert, and she especially delighted in being a “passenger princess” while riding side-by-sides. At home, Jodi found joy in restoring old furniture, canning foods, caring for animals and plants, clothes shopping, and spending time outdoors. Her love for animals was constant and sincere, and she treasured time with her boy dog, Slash, and her beloved goat, Bell Bell. Her favorite quote summed it up perfectly: “The best things in life have fur.”

Jodi also gave generously to her church community, doing whatever was needed—from teaching children, to cleaning the church, to volunteering at the thrift store. Her life reflected a quiet strength and a willingness to show up for others, again and again, with compassion and steadiness.

Among all she did, Jodi held closest what she considered her greatest achievement: having and raising her son, Hunter. She also took pride in earning her CNA and in starting to build her farm—goals rooted in care, purpose, and the hope of creating something lasting.

Jodi is survived by her husband, Derrick; her son, Hunter; her daughter-in Law, Amanda; her dad, Larry; and her grandmother, Geraldine.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Wilma; her 2-year-old brother, Scotty; and her grandfather, Pa Harvey.

Jodi’s life—full of love, care, and genuine connection—leaves a lasting imprint on all who knew her.