Octoria Hodge

Octoria J. Hodge age 18 of Columbus, Ohio departed this life on September 14, 2017 at OSU Hospital. Octoria was born on October 20, 1998 to Tracy Montgomery and James Hodge.

Octoria was a junior at Linden McKinley High School.

Octoria also known as “Tutu” loved to sing, she was loud but shy, she had a beautiful smile and she loved her family and friends.

Octoria was preceded in death by Victoria Howard and Cynthia Hillman and James Hodge.

Octoria is survived by her loving mother, Tracy Montgomery; son, Lemere Dequan Lanell Turner; sisters, Tracell, Raeshell, Cyn-taria, Kayann Montgomery, and Amber Tierra Carter; brothers, Monyai Montgomery and Jason Hodge; grandfathers, Ernest Hillman and James Tyler; grandmother, Alma J. Hodge-Bayless; nieces, Darianna and Starrveah M. Cord, and Marquiann S. “Mini” Montgomery; special cousin, Niesha Cherry; special aunt, Karla Howard; boyfriend, Dequan Turner; godparents Kim Carter and Lamont Fowler, a host of aunts, uncles, nephews, family and friends.

Octoria will be forever missed by those who had the privilege of knowing and loving her.

Visitation 11:00am and Funeral 12:00pm Friday September 22, 2017 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave.