On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, our hearts were saddened by the passing of our mother, grandmother, sister, niece, cousin, and friend, Judy Lee Body of Portsmouth, VA, at age 71. She was born in Suffolk, VA, on January 17, 1954.
She graduated in 1972 from John F. Kennedy High School in Suffolk, VA. She worked many years as a daycare teacher in Portsmouth, VA. She was a long-time resident of Dale Homes in Portsmouth, VA, where she was affectionately known as “Ms. Judy.”
She is preceded in death by her mother, Kathlean Body, her father, Samuel Body, Sr., and her son, Delshawn Body.
She leaves to cherish her memory her beloved daughter, Keisha Body of Suffolk, VA and her son, James Body, Sr. (Glendale) of Portsmouth; her sisters, Selma Mann, Portsmouth, VA; Carrie White, Portsmouth, VA; Kathy Body, Fort Washington, MD; her brother, Samuel Body, Jr. (Cynthia), Suffolk, VA; eight grandchildren, Jamelia Body, James Body, Jr., Camille Body, Spencer Body, Kemari Body, Jamante Body, Keaisa Body and Janera Body; two great grandchildren, Ayana Body and Ava Body; four aunts, Essie Mae Bennett, Nancy Eley, Regina Eley, and Ann Pearson; two uncles, Michael Eley and James Eley; and a special friend, Ernestine; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
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Shelia Parker, PRHA Dale Homes says
June 23, 2025 at 12:26 pmThe Dale Homes management staff sends our condolences and prayers to the Body family. May God give you all everything that you need to endure this life changing moment. Ms. Body was one of the nicest tenants to have in our community. She always had a “side order of humor” for me when she visited the office. She will be truly missed. May she rest in heavenly peace. Love to the family, Mrs. S. Parker, Dale Homes Property Manager
Ernestine Clark says
June 25, 2025 at 6:18 pmPraying for the family. Take your rest Judy. Love you from your daughter from another mother
Linda West says
June 30, 2025 at 4:41 pmMy deepest sympathy to the family of Judy. She was always a positive whenever I was around her.
Wendy Allen says
June 25, 2025 at 7:06 pmThere are no words to express how sorry to hear of the passing of one of the nicest woman I ecer had the pleasure of meeting many many years ago while working at the day care. Her sweet and quiet presence will be remembered. I always would sign her name when I saw her. My Body song continued on when i met Selma. The Body siblings are my siblings from another mother. I love you all deeply. Even in her later years when her body was plagued with medical issues, she was always smiling whenever i would see her. Judy’s sweet personality will live on in our hearts. Take your rest Judy Body. Well done 👏. Praying for comfort for the family during this difficult time 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Carrie Dailey says
June 27, 2025 at 8:57 amMy family and I extend our sincere condolences to the Body family. As a long time friend of Kathy Body, I share your grief and pray that you find comfort in the memories of time shared with Judy.
Carrie
Keisha Body says
June 27, 2025 at 7:54 pmThanks for the thoughts and prayers