Obituary

Dephama Cody, 69 of Monticello, MS passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. She was born Wednesday, October 17, 1956, in Brookhaven, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 22, 2026, from 1:30 PM until the funeral start time of 3:00 PM. All services will be at Bethel Baptist Church in Monticello. Burial will follow in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Monticello, Mississippi.  Dr. Adam Wyatt and Bro. Terry Wallace will officiate. Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 601-587-2573

Dephama was many different things to many different people. She was the devoted wife to Danny for over 49 years, the absolute love of his life. She was a caring mother, a loving grandmother, a fierce friend, and a devout Christian. She loved crafting, building new friendships, weekend trips, and snuggling with her pup, Phoebe. Her door was always open to those who needed advice, a shoulder to cry on, or even a meal. She always made sure everyone felt welcome; no-one was turned away.

Dephama was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church for well over 30 years where she served with unwavering dedication and in numerous capacities. In years past she was an inspiration to you girls as she led GAs, lifted her voice in joyful praise in the choir, volunteered for VBS, and in recent years held an administrative position.

Dephama will forever be missed by all who knew her. She is Home now in the loving arms of Jesus Christ.

She was preceded in death by her father, James Kermit Peavy.

Survivors include her husband, Danny Cody of Monticello, MS; son, Joseph Cody; daughter-in-law, Kristi Cody; daughter, Tara Cody Gibson (Cory); mother, Peggy Merle Smith; sisters, Vewanna Nations and Yolanda Lecompte; grandchildren, Jadahlin Davis, Jedichi Davis, Hayden Cody, Parker Cody and Lucas Cody.

In lieu of flowers, please consider giving a love offering to Bethel Baptist Church in honor of the family.

Pallbearers will be the deacons of Bethel Baptist Church: David Jones, Zach Williams, Will Garrett, Jerry Pennington, Mark Clay, Marty Ballard, Scotty McCloud, Danny McNeese, and Allen Thurman.

Honorary pallbearers will be her Grandsons: Hayden Cody, Parker Cody, Jedichi Davis, and Lucas Cody.

Special music will be performed by Bro. Philip Alford

An online guestbook may be signed at www.wilsonfuneralhomemonticello.com