Birth date: Jun 20, 1957 Death date: May 16, 2025
Jody Ann Strylowski, 67 of Orland Park, IL passed away May 16,2025 in Fayetteville, AR while visiting her daughter. She was born June 20,1957 in Dolton, IL to William M. Shupert and Carole (Olsen) Shupert. She was a dedicated teac Read Obituary
Aunt Jody was so positive and warm. I felt comfortable around her from the moment we met. She had a smile and a funny thought for anything you needed to talk about. I will always remember her singing and dancing on the boat to Petey Pablo. Love you guys always.
Jody or as I always called her Ms. S or mom. was my high-school teacher. She was actually so much more than that to me. I was able to keep in contact with her after all these years. She was such a bright light in my life. I adored every conversation, every dinner/lunch date we had. I will always be grateful to her. Where I am in life at this moment is because of her! She gave me the confidence and for that I am forever grateful.
I only got to meet Jody a few times but I felt like we knew everything about each other from how much Lauren and I talked. When I had a difficult life situation Jody sent kind words and support to me. The best memory I have is when Lauren and I were going through a difficult time with our past employer. We were so upset and angry and all we could do was just talk and vent that frustration out. Jody sat and listened to us go on for hours. She was incredibly supportive and I felt like I was talking to my mom which at the time I badly needed. I will always remember that and I am grateful to have had someone to lean on.
One of my favorite memories was just a few months ago. We were all sitting around the kitchen table just talking Ma, Lauren and myself, and somehow we ended up swapping dating stories…it actually felt like war stories lol It turned into one of the funniest conversations I’ve had in a long time. We were all cracking up over the wild things people say and do, sharing the kinds of stories you usually only tell your close friends. Ma had that way about her that you could really be yourself. That day was full of laughter, and I’ll always remember how much joy she brought to the simplest moments. That’s who she was — warm, funny, and effortlessly easy to be around. Love you ma!
I want to let my dearest friend Lauren and
her sister Lisa know that they are in my prayers. I pray for strength during this time. I pray that you both remember the good times you shared and always cherish the memories forever in your hearts. A memory I have was meeting your mom and how welcoming and nice she was to me.
