Jodi Rachelle Ellis-Thomas
September 15, 2016
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Jodi Rachelle Ellis-Thomas
Des Moines
Jodi Ellis-Thomas, 44, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, September 15, 2016. Jodi was born on November 14, 1971 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Jodi worked as a tax professional at H&R Block for five years. She played softball for Grandview Little League and attended McKee Elementary, Hoyt Middle School, and graduated from East High. Jodi enjoyed reading, shopping, and going to Prairie Meadows Casino. Above all, she cherished time spent with her grandson and family.
Those left to cherish her memory include her loving children, daughter, Allison Cleghorn; son, Matthew Thomas; mother, Carole Raffensperger (Bill); father, Ronald Ellis; grandson, Keegan Lester; siblings, Steven Ellis, Dawn Ellis (John), Kristen Ellis (Andrew), and Megan Raffensperger (Jesse); several aunts and uncles; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family and friends.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Monday, September 19, 2016 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street in Des Moines. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, September 20th also at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to Jodi’s children in her loving memory.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Mariah Austin
03/31/2018
I feel like this is the only way to speak to you , I try to speak to you sometimes when I feel like your presence is around me but I never get response's , & the ones I do get scare me ... its not you that scares me its death in general . I think about you everyday as if the day you passed replays in my head , that feeling I got when my mom called me and told me what happened still comes to me , I still get chills , I still cry myself to sleep a lot. Ava brought you up the other day and told me that you were going to come play with her , I really hope you are playing with her.. I believe you are and that you are watching over us , Ava has confirmed numerous times . I miss you so much . I wish you could just come back home , I wish you never passed away the way you did , I wish you didn't pass at all . We all needed you , ill never understand why the great man above took you from us , but he did it for a good reason I hope .. Until I see you again , love your niece Mariah Marie *your own personal hag* lol
Nataleigh
05/09/2017
Dear Aunt Jodi,
I miss you so very much. I hope I see you soon. A few things have changed and happend since you have left us. Like
I got a part in my school play
I cry everytime we talk about death in school
Im almost done with Elementry school
And im pretty sure you know Uncle Steven Passed but take him into your kingdom up in heaven and let him know everything is okay
You should know everything is okay too and I love with My whole heart
-Nataleigh Ann Moreno (Your great Neice)
Annette
09/20/2016
My deepest sympathy to each of you for your loss. Our Heavenly Father gives us sound reasons for hope in the resurrection. We have his word that the dead will rise, stand up again to life. His purpose regarding all who are asleep in death is sure to be fulfilled.
Isaiah 55:11
Luke 18:27
Psalms 37:29
Kathy Pote
09/19/2016
Jodi,
I will greatly miss your friendship and your smile. Fly high my friend and I know you will be watching over your family from above. Love ya girl
Sean Austin
09/18/2016
RIP Jodi You will be missed. Condolences to the Ellis,Thomas and Raffensberger families and friends.
April Henderson
09/18/2016
Jodi was a sweet girl. We had fun hanging out & playing softball back in the day. Hadn't seen her in a while, time goes by so quick. She was a great person taken too soon. My condolences to her family & friends. RIP Jodi
Shelly Morrill
09/18/2016
Jodi you might be gone but you will be forever engraved in our hearts and never far from our thoughts. I am very proud to have known you. You will be greatly missed by all.
RIP Jodi
Rachel Manna
09/18/2016
RIP Jodi your family && friends are in my prayers <3
Hope Caylor Green
09/17/2016
Jodi you and your beautiful smile are going to missed. You was taken way to soon. I will always have the fun memories of school and playing softball. Your family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lori brown
09/17/2016
Jodi girl I love you sweetie. You were taken from this world and us way to soon. God must have a much better plan for you in heaven as one of his angels than down here with us that's the only explanation I can come up with. Carol, Allie, Matthew, Bill, Ronnie, Steven and girls I am so sorry for your loss. There are not enough words in the English language to even begin to say to help you all deal with the pain and hurt from your loss of such a sweet girl. She was loved by many and is going to be missed by all. I will miss her wonderful smile but that's how I'm going to remember her as she always made me laugh every time I seen her which would put a smile on both of our faces. I love you all and my thoughts and prayers go out to each one of you at this time and always. God bless
Tammy Bishop
09/17/2016
Jodi you were taken to soon but I know your watching over everyone. I pray that God puts his arms around everyone who's lives you touched, especially your family at this hard time. I will miss you so much but I know I will see you again when it's time. RIP Jodi. I love you.
Becky Westerly-Wright
09/17/2016
RIP JODI !!!!!!! I went to school with Jodi and I want you all to know that she will definitely be missed and my thoughts and prayer's are with each and everyone of you at this time!!!!!!
Tamie Losee
09/17/2016
Wow. That's really all I can say because I am still in shock as all of you are. We have known each other since we were 6 years old playing softball together etc. Our dads have been like brothers before we were even born, we have always been like family to me. Over the years We lost touch but that doesn't change the memories i have of us growing up together . I remember jodi was so funny and her smile always made me smile. She's gone to soon that's for sure and heaven gained another angel to watch over her family and friends. I am so sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rest in peace Jo Bobber my friend.
Theresa Kidd
09/17/2016
Carole and family, we have been best friends for so many years and I watched her grow up and she played with my kids and was loved as if she were my family. Please find comfort in knowing that she is with the angels and now watching over you and her loved ones, her sisters and brother, her children and her grandchild.
Lee M Phipps
09/16/2016
I did not know her myself. but do know some of her love ones. I am so sorry for your loss.