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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Jodee Marie
Funston
August 10, 1943 – November 9, 2022
Obituary
2022, at home, following a long struggle with dementia.
JoDee was born on August 10, 1943 in Los Angeles, California. She graduated from Oregon
State University, where she was a member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority, with a bachelor's of
business administration in 1964. JoDee married Alfred Luther Funston on June 25, 1966, and
had one son, Matthew Joseph Funston, who was born on August 31, 1970.
JoDee was an amazing woman, always full of life and laughter. She was beloved by all who met
her. She extended her love and care to youngsters in the community, to her employees at the
family's dental practice, and to any person who needed a mother's love. She welcomed people
into her home with open arms and an overflowing heart and made sure people felt her
love—through care packages sent overseas, through her support and friendship, or just with her
smile.
Funny, charismatic, loving, and thoughtful, JoDee was larger than life, with a personality that
filled every room she entered. Those who knew her referred to her as the "brightest of lights,"
someone filled with unbridled joy and an unmatched sense of humor and laughter. She was "Big
J, little o, capital D, little e, little e," and cherished by her loved ones and all who knew her.
JoDee is survived by her husband, Alfred Luther Funston; her son, Matthew Joseph Funston;
and her grandchildren, Joseph Patrick Funston, Margaret Kearney Funston, and Matthew Ryan
Funston. JoDee was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Adele McDuffie, née Sayers; her
father, Joseph Wellborn McDuffie, Jr.; and her sister, Sharmon Ann O'Neill.
A funeral mass will be held on November 18, 2022, at St. Benedict's Catholic Church, 1139
US-231 South, Lacey's Spring, Alabama.
Services
Visitation
Saint Benedict's Catholic Church
9:00 - 9:30 am
Prayer Service
Saint Benedict's Catholic Church
9:30 - 10:00 am
Funeral Service
Saint Benedict's Catholic Church
10:00 - 11:00 am
Graveside Service
Decatur City Cemetery
12:30 - 12:45 pm
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