Jodi Renee Venier

Jodi Renee Venier, 59, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away on March 9, 2026, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital following a short illness. She was surrounded by the love of her family and dear friends.

Born on November 16, 1966, in Wilmington, Delaware, to the late Jack Wayne Glover and Patricia Ann Glover, Jodi was a woman of warmth, intelligence, humor, and boundless generosity. From an early age she possessed a natural ability to connect with others, and those who knew her often remarked that she never met a stranger. Her outgoing spirit and genuine interest in the people around her made every room she entered a brighter place.

Jodi pursued her education with determination and a love of learning. After graduating from Brentwood High School in 1985, she began her undergraduate studies at Ole Miss in Oxford, Mississippi, and completed them at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. She later earned a Master of Education in Higher Education Administration from MTSU. She brought her love of teaching and community to several organizations, including The Cooker Restaurant Group, Belmont University, Chick-fil-A, and Publix. She was also a faithful volunteer with the Tennessee Children’s Baptist Homes of Nashville.

An avid animal lover and advocate, Jodi fostered and served as “dog-mom” to many sweet pups over the years. She leaves behind her faithful companion Molly, who will remain by her husband’s side. She enjoyed reading suspense novels, container gardening on her patio, sunny days on the lake or by the pool, and cooking dishes from her mother’s recipe book.

Jodi is survived by her loving and devoted husband of nearly 16 years, David Venier, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; her bonus children, Amy Webb (Barry) of Murfreesboro and Andrew Venier (Jay Wingle) of Clawson, Michigan; her granddaughter Elle Forrester-Webb, who lovingly called her “Jojo”; her siblings, Gary (Debbie) Glover of Lawrenceville, Georgia, and Vickie (Eddie) Carter of Dandridge, Tennessee; nephews Tommy, Bryce, Bryan, and Braxton; nieces Kristen and Morgan; and many great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and nephew Ryan Carter.