Loudean O'Berry Hodge, 76, of Hortense, Ga. transitioned into her heavenly home on Saturday, April 5, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.  The Pierce County native was a member of Satilla Missionary Baptist Church and lived out her faith by sharing the Gospel as an ordained minister.  Her mail ministry kept the postman busy as she would encourage others through the Christ-centered cards she mailed out and in return would receive as well.  Some other hobbies were gardening, cooking and fishing.  Her son, David L. Hodge, Jr. preceded her in death along with her parents, Jack and Louise O'Berry; brothers, Henry Wade, Sr., Henry Lee, Sr. and Michael Ray O'Berry; a very special son-in-law, Kevin "Cool Breeze" Tomlinson.

Survivors are her husband of 62 years, David L. Hodge, Sr., of Hortense; two daughters, Lisa Tomlinson and Cindy (Craig) Ryan, both of Hortense; 6 grandchildren, James (Cherie) Bullard, John Paul (Kelly) Bullard, Diana (Selby) Collins, Miranda (Shane) Dashaw, Ben (Shelley) Smith and Amanda (Josh) Ratliff; several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; sister, Melissa Chancey; two brothers, Cecil (Joanne) O'Berry and James (Patricia) O'Berry.

Funeral services will be 11 AM Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at Satilla Missionary Baptist Church, 802 Satilla Church Rd., Hortense, GA 31543 with Rev. Hugh "Bubba" Hodge officiating. Interment will follow in the Hortense Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be her family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Henry Hodge and Benny Smith, Sr.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church.

Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup is in charge of arrangements.