Jody Anne Willoughby, 63, of Upper Marlboro, MD passed away at home on April 20, 2019. She was born on October 12, 1955 in Washington D.C. to Charles Sherwood Willoughby and the late Patricia A. Willoughby.
Jody was a woman of deep Christian faith, and served as a youth rector in her church. She showed Christs love by seeing what needed to be done, and then doing it. It didn’t matter what the job or who it was for, people or animals Her favorite bible verse was Proverbs 12:10, “A righteous man regards the life of his animals”, and she lived by this, having rescued many different animals from horses, dogs, cats, turtle and even snakes.
She is survived by her husband, John Pesch, father, Charles Sherwood Willoughby, sister, Terry Bjornson and her husband Douglas, her brother, Patrick Willoughby and her sister in law, Wendy Sievers. She is also survived by nieces. Samantha Koch, Sandra Sievers-Somerville, and nephews, Nicholas, Jesse, and Steven Frame and Scott Sievers.
A Memorial service will be held on Saturday April 27, 2019,11 AM, at the Healing Place Church, 2106 Crane Highway, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment is private. Memorial contributions may be made to Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, 19344 Innes Market Road, Bend, Oregon 97703.
Sherry Fletcher
April 26 – Obituary: Jody Anne Willoughby
John, I am so sorry for your lost. Jody was an amazing vibrant living person. She made such a difference in the lives of my children, Sam,Becca and Jake. She will be greatly missed here but, I know she is already organizing activities in heaven. May God surround you with his arms with love in this great time of sadness. We love you, Sherry Fletcher and family.
Mary Ellen Eurich
April 25 – Obituary: Jody Anne Willoughby
John, Sherwood, Terry and Patrick,
I am totally shocked that she is gone and she will always be missed. She was a very dear friend ever since we were kids! My heart goes out to all of you. She has her wings now but her smile and laughter will always be with us.
Rest In Peace my dear friend…
All my love,
Mary Ellen
Carol Ann Frymyer
April 24 – Obituary: Jody Anne Willoughby
So very sorry to get this news. What happy memories I have of Jody as we gathered for family days on the bay. They were filled with laughter and fun. My prayers and love to all of you. May she rest in the arms of our Lord.
Kevin Polen
April 23 – Obituary: Jody Anne Willoughby
We were best buddies all summer, every summer until we were in our teens. We were always together as kids at the beach. I will miss “Cousin Jody”. Know that even as an adult, you always made me smile & laugh.
“Cupcake Kevin”
Niki A Maimone-McGehee
April 23 – Obituary: Jody Anne Willoughby
Jody, you were my best friend for many years. I will miss your humor, and the laughs.
John, I am so very sorry for your loss. Jody was the best.
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