Obituary of Louise Moody

Louise Moody, 89, of Jacksonville, FL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Wednesday April 3, 2024, after a brief illness. Louise was born in Surrency, GA in Appling County on September 14, 1934. Prior to retiring she had a career she loved in cosmetology- specifically as a hairdresser and instructor. She loved her family deeply and is survived by: her husband of 50 years Dr. H. Watson Moody, her daughter Janice Cooner Cieplinski (Richard Cieplinski), her son Todd Webster Gamel, her step-children Dianne Lampp (Gene Lampp), Randy Moody, Tina Payne and Teri Starling (Mike Starling). 17 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Her sister Pat Bryant, her brother Jimmy Bohannon and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Louise was preceded in death by: her mother Ruby Thornton Bohannon, her first husband Milton Cooner (Janice’s father), and her second husband Jim Gamel (Todd’s father). Louise supported her husband Dr. Moody, who is a pastor, for many years and loved singing in the choir, doing solos and group specials during church services. Louise was a wonderful cook and baker. She loved preparing meals and desserts for friends, family and church members when they were sick or celebrating. She loved gardening and took pride in her flowers and garden at home and at their church. Louise was a wonderful homemaker and loved having her family over for meals and celebrations throughout the years. All of her grandchildren fondly call her “Nanny” and she always loved to spoil them in ways that were special to each individual one. There are many traditions and memories that will live on through her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She was able to live to see the birth of her great-great granddaughter marking 5 living generations at one time. In lieu of flowers please send contributions to Edgewood Heights Baptist Church Louise’s services will be held Monday April 15th 2024 as follows: Edgewood Heights Baptist Church 4011 Gilmore Street, Jacksonville, FL 32205 Family Viewing: 9:00am-10:00am Public Viewing: 10:00am-11:00am Funeral Service: 11:00am National Cemetery 4083 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218 Graveside Service: 2:00pm