Elizabeth Cody

Elizabeth Cody, 96, of Cibecue, Arizona peacefully passed away at her residence in Whiteriver on October 27, 2019. She was born March 9, 1923 in Cibecue Arizona to David and Nellie Enfield.

Elizabeth was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She and her husband, Ernest Cody, had 13 children and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She dedicated her life to caring for her family and enjoyed many family gatherings and responsibilities.  Elizabeth had a deep love for her family and cherished her time with her grandchildren.  She lived her life with a genuine spirit of service, as she could often be found helping other families in their time of need or giving what she could when she recognized individuals struggling.  She could also often be found in her kitchen cooking many traditional foods and favorites of the family, her tortillas and eggs will be greatly missed. She had a wonderful sense of humor, & loved to laugh and tease.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Cody; sons, Bill Cody & Leon Cody; daughters, Kristen Cody, Clara West, and Marcelena Begay.

She is survived by her sons, Pat Cody and wife Roberta, Jeff Cody and wife Mary, & Kit Cody; daughters, Ernestine Cody, Faye Cody, and Margie Alo and husband Lefty; and her innumerable grandchildren and great-grandchildren

A two night wake will be in Whiteriver on Thursday, November 7th and 8th at Loma Cody’s Residence. Elizabeth will be brought home on Thursday, November 7th at 10:00 a.m. Her funeral services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Fort Apache Branch on November 9, 2019 at 10:00 a.m., with a viewing one hour prior. She will then be taken to the family plot in Cibecue, Arizona where she will be laid to rest.

The family of Elizabeth would like to express our gratitude for the many individuals who blessed our mother and grandmother with your friendship, care, love and concern.