Rena F. Hodges Obituary
We bid farewell to Rena F. Hodges of Bloomington, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 21, 2026 at the age of 84. Rena touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ray Hardesty and Elsie Miller Hardesty; and her husband Gerald Hodges. She is survived by: her children, Ruth Biddle of Bloomington, IL, Lee (Debbie), Jackie Jones (Charles) of Cape Coral, FL, Angie Thorp of Bloomington, IL and Sherri Martens (Ryan); her grandchildren, Brandi Jasso, Jennifer Biddle, Jason Thorp, Tiffany Sigler, Ashley Jackson (Tim), Jordan Jones, Dylan Martens, Tyler Thorp, Colton Martens and Spencer Jones; her siblings, Dorothy Peasley of Bloomington, IL and Cletus Hardesty (Marylin) of Le Roy, IL; and her friend Margie Paternoster of Bloomington, IL.. She is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren, 10 great great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to The Salvation Army, Bloomington, IL.
