Jody Lagestee's Obituary
Jody Lagestee, 40, of Davidson, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025. She was born on November 16, 1984, in South Hampton, New York to John and Donna Steckowski.
Jody was always the type to care for others before herself. She started out as a volunteer Emergency Medical Technician in Lexington Park, MD, where she met her future husband, Scott. They moved to Norfolk, VA, where she graduated Nursing School. After receiving her Registered Nurse degree, they moved to Washington state where she had her pride and joy, Jackson. They then moved to North Carolina where she worked in the Urgent Care for 10 + years. She most loved spending time with her family and friends, growing her roses and sunflowers and working on arts and crafts in her spare time.
Jody is preceded in death by her mother, Donna Steckowski. She is survived by her husband, Scott Lagestee; son, Jackson Lagestee of Davidson, NC; father, John Steckowski of Hahira, GA; brothers, Kevin Steckowski of La Plata, MD and Christopher Steckowski of Lusby, MD; three nieces; and three nephews.
The family will receive friends for a time of visitation and reception on Wednesday, June 4, from 12:00 - 2:00 PM at James Funeral Home in Huntersville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cabarrus County Animal Shelter, 244 Betsy Carpenter Pl. SW, Concord, NC 28025. www.cabarruslaw.us/Division-Listing/Animal-Services
Online condolences, as well as shared pictures and stories of Jody, may be made at www.jamesfuneralhomelkn.com/obituaries/jody-lagestee
James Funeral Home, of Huntersville, is serving the family and obituary lovingly written by the family.
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