Jody Beaman Aikens

March 2, 1959 - March 18, 2021

Jody Beaman Aikens, age 62, of Winder, Georgia passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband Johnny S. Aikens, mother Frances E. Brown, father William J. Kirkland, and brother William F. Kirkland. She is survived by her son Gregory C. Aikens; daughter Angela and Robert Rogers; grandchildren Bradley Crenshaw, Sarah Crenshaw, Wilson Rogers, Tempy Rogers, and Skyler Rogers; sisters Linda Bennett, Patricia Lee, Cynthia Deemer, and Tammy Gibson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Jody was born March 2, 1959 in Atlanta, Georgia. She attended Woodward Elementary School and Cross Keys High School in Atlanta. She and her husband raised their children in Lawrenceville and then Dacula, later moving to Winder. Jody was employed for the past 18 years with the Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources and prior to that worked for Marine Midland Bank and Aikens Construction. Jody’s family and friends will miss her dearly…from the grandchildren she adored, her son and daughter who loved her very much, and sisters who have now lost part of the laughter of their clan. Jody’s family will receive friends Saturday, March 27 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm, with a memorial service following at 5:00pm at Flanigan Funeral Home, 4400 South Lee Street in Buford with Dr. Lamar Holley officiating. Masks are required for both the visitation and memorial service.