Josephine Carolyn Zerkle

Josephine "Jody" Carolyn (Cordell) Zerkle passed away at her residence on November 3, 2024 in her sleep at the age of 92. 

Jody is survived by her son V. Randy Zerkle of Springfield, Ohio; brother, Jerry (Karrie) Cordell and sister Janet Cordell Hamilton as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by Vaughn Zerkle, loving husband of 53 years. 

Jody was born on October 14, 1932 in London, Ohio to Frank and Lockie (Austin) Cordell of Mechanicsburg, Ohio. She graduated from Urbana Local High School, Urbana, Ohio in 1950. 

She will always be remembered by the many children that attended her Jack and Jill Nursery School that she operated in the 1960's in her residence. Later, she was employed by Wittenberg University as the Head Cashier and retired from there in 1993. She and her husband were avid fans of Wittenberg sports and traveled many miles to root the Tigers to victory. 

Jody was an accomplished singer and often could be heard singing her favorite hymns at the Oak Grove Church in Mechanicsburg, Ohio.

She will always be remembered for her sweet disposition and kind way about her. As a True Believer, to the end, she was looking forward to going home to Heaven. 

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Terre Haute Cemetery beginning at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Jody's name to your favorite charity of choice.