Cora Lee Hodge, 89, of North Manchester, Indiana, died at 8:20 am, Friday, September 25, 2026, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born on April 16, 1937, in Burnwell, West Virginia, to Allen and Rose (Harless) Copley.
Cora married Kenneth “Kenny” Hodge on August 2, 1958, in Chelyan, West Virginia. They shared more than 50 years together before his death on September 4, 2009. For over 20 years, Cora worked at Heckman Bindery in North Manchester, turning what began as a part-time job into a fulfilling career. After retiring, she found her greatest joy in being a grandmother. She loved spoiling her grandchildren with candy at mealtimes, crustless bread, and her famous brownies. In quieter moments, Cora could often be found outdoors, tending her garden and caring for her flowers. A simple and devoted woman, she embraced her role as a homemaker and lovingly cared for her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by two children, Tim Hodge and Tammy (James) Troyer both of North Manchester, two grandchildren, Danielle (Tony) Laffoon of Brownsburg, Indiana, and Joshua (Kendall) Troyer of North Manchester, four great-grandchildren, Allison Laffoon, Emma Laffoon, Grace Troyer, and Cameron Troyer, and her sister, Pat Christy of Beckley, West Virginia. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and two sisters.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, 207 W. Main St., North Manchester. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester. Visitation will be from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm, Thursday at the funeral home.
Preferred memorial is Fellowship Food Pantry.
The memorial guest book for Cora Lee may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
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