COLUMBUS
Elizabeth L. Cody, 80, passed into the next life Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Columbus Regional Hospital. Elizabeth was born October 19, 1942 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Jefferson Oscar Shaw and Iva May Long.
She was a member of the American Legion Post 24 Auxiliary and a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post 1987 Auxiliary. She was also an avid Bingo player and enjoyed watching wrestling.
Elizabeth is survived by her companion of 19 years, Leonard Koontz; Her daughter, Cynthia Whitis; son, James Cody; step-daughter, Misty Kootnz and her daughter; grandchildren, Robbie Hubbard, Sean Hubbard, Ryan Hubbard, Jennifer Hubbard, Charity Hubbard, and Jonathan Weidman; several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; sisters, Barbara Purtlebaugh and Victoria Shaw; and best friend, Cora Merriman
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Cody; her parents; her step-father, Morgan Long; her daughter, Debra Weidman; her son, Teddy Hubbard; grandson, Dale Hubbard; great-grandson, Brady Joe Brockman; sisters, Annabelle Socha and Ohcie Shaw; and brothers, Zuider Shaw, Lony Shaw, Michael Shaw, and Rick Shaw.
A funeral service to honor the life of Elizabeth will be held Tuesday, May 30 at 4 p.m. at Myers-Reed Chapel with Rev. Alan J. White officiating. Burial will follow at Bethel Baptist Cemetery. Friends may gather for visitation from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.
To share a fond memory of Elizabeth or leave a condolence for the family, visit wwww.Myers-Reed.com.
Myers-Reed Chapel is assisting the Cody family.
