Jody L. Dean, 65, of Sioux City, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019 at her home. A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City. A visitation with family present will begin one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.

Jody was born on August 8, 1954 in Sioux Falls, SD to Marvin and Darlene (Hawks) Nelson and grew up in Baltic, SD.  She met the love of her life, Gene Dean in July of 1969 and they were united in marriage on August 21, 1971 in Canton, SD. The family moved to the Siouxland area in 1987 where she worked at as a cook/caterer for various businesses in the area.

Family was the most important aspect in Jody's life. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great granddaughter.

Survivors include her husband, Gene Dean; children, Amy McNamara of Jamestown, ND, James Dean of Sioux City, and Joe (Lisa) Dean of Little Falls, MN; brother, Ron Nelson of Sioux Falls, SD; grandchildren, Kain, Nolan, McKenzie, Patrick, Kiley, Lily, and Dylan; great granddaughter, Ophelia; and her furbabies, Bandit, Archie, and Sassy.

Jody was preceded in death by her parents.