Jody Yowell

Jo Carolyn “Jody” “Nanny” Yowell, age 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Born on February 27, 1937, in Roswell, New Mexico, to Evelyn and Ralph Meadows Sr, Jody lived a vibrant life filled with love, laughter, and community. Please share your memories and kind thoughts with Jody’s family at www.andersonbethany.com. Jody was a proud member of the Elks Lodge Does and was famous for her pinto beans. She was an avid bowler in her younger years, earning accolades at city, state, and national tournaments. She had a deep love for football—especially her beloved Dallas Cowboys—and enjoyed golf, country music, dancing, and the timeless music of Elvis Presley. As a rancher’s wife, Jody wore many hats including working outside with the ranchers and cooking breakfast and lunch for them. Another role she loved was being a bartender at the Roswell Inn, the Roadway, and Buds Lounge. Her warmth and spirited personality made her a favorite wherever she went. Jody “Nanny” and Don “Paw Paw” created a lifetime of joyful memories together, often dancing the night away and embracing every moment with laughter and love. One of Nanny and Paw Paw’s favorite getaways was Baca Campground, where they spent treasured time camping with beloved family and friends. Their shared love for adventure often led them to the scenic beauty of Colorado, a place they held close to their hearts and visited often. Their love for fishing brought them even closer to those they held dear, and they especially enjoyed the special perks “Comps” they received from the Inn of the Mountain Gods. After the heartbreaking loss of her beloved Don, Jody continued to find comfort and happiness in her visits to the Inn. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Wafful (Tim); grandchildren: Tawnya Satterfield (Jody), Kelli Lusk, Jesse McDaniel Jr. (Jahanna), and Mathew McDaniel (Lori); great-grandchildren: Andrew Glenn (Ashley), Kaleb and Julia Lusk, Tristan and Trevan Satterfield, Katlyn, Bradon, Neveah, Jabob, and Matt McDaniel; great-great-grandson, Axel Rein Glenn. Jody was preceded in death by her first husband, WW(Billy) McDaniel Jr; her spouse, Donald “Paw Paw” Yowell; her son, Jesse McDaniel Sr; her parents, Evelyn and Ralph Meadows Sr; and her siblings, Barbara Tyler and Ralph Meadows Jr. The family extends heartfelt gratitude to Mission Arch Memory Care and Gentiva Hospice for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, Jody would have appreciated donations to the Humane Society—a cause close to her heart. This tribute was lovingly written by her family.

Jody Yowell

February 27, 1937 - September 30, 2025