Jodie Stobbs’ tragic ‘Superwoman’ mum dies after ‘ultimate act of devotion’ to family

A mum dubbed ‘superwoman’ by her proud friends and family has died after making the ‘ultimate act of devotion’ to spend more time with her family. Jodie Stobbs has died, aged just 40, following a brave health battle.

She died “peacefully” in her husband’s arms while “surrounded by the people she loved most,” BirminghamLive reported. While pregnant in 2022 with her third child, Aoife, Jodie suffered chronic pain and difficulty swallowing.

At first, she thought these were pregnancy-related symptoms. But just weeks after giving birth, the maid was given the devastating news that she had cancer in her esophagus, which had spread to her lungs, liver and lymphatic system.

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Jodie, who was also mother to Jamie and Niamh, was told by doctors that she had six to 12 months to live. But her husband Mike found out about cutting-edge tests that would give her the “best chance” of extra time with loved ones and open the door to clinical trials and immunotherapies.

He launched a fundraiser to pay for the treatment and he and his friend took part in a sponsored 220-mile walk, raising more than the £3,000 needed to pay for the private test. As a result, Jodie, from the Dudley area, underwent specialist treatment.

But in March this year, Jodie, dubbed ‘Gornal’s Superwoman’ by her proud family and friends, received more devastating news – that the cancer had progressed and was believed to be ‘resistant to treatment’. On Monday, May 27, Jodie passed away, according to a post made by her husband on social media. “I write this post with the heaviest of hearts. Today at 4.45 Gornal’s Superwoman earned her wings,” he wrote.

“She died peacefully at home surrounded by her beautiful children and loving brother/sister as per her wishes. Gornal has lost one of its best and we have lost the best mother and wife we ​​could have wished for ever.”

He later continued his tribute to his wife, saying she refused offers of medication to make her ‘more comfortable’, adding: “She said ‘If I take these drugs, chances are they’re going to shorten the life I’ve got. I have, whether it’s a day, an hour or five minutes, my time will be shorter.

“It’s time I can spend here with you and my kids. I may not be able to hold all of you or hug you, but it is enough to hear and see.

“My children will always know, I stayed with them as long as possible and they will know that there is nothing more I can do.” This was the ultimate act of bravery and showed her devotion to all of us.”

An outpouring of grief followed with tributes to the mother-of-three, with many saying she would be “truly missed”. One said: “You fought for two years, from start to finish.

“A true inspiration to all who knew you. You will be forever missed.”

Another said: “You honestly showed your kids how to be strong. You’ve never met a stronger woman – you did it your way until your last breath.”

Another tribute read: “Absolutely heartbroken but proud beyond belief, she was a true warrior. He had the purest soul I have ever met.

“What a woman loves you forever Jowd. In peace now my angel.”

Her brother Stewart wrote: “Thank you for all the memories you have given us over the years from childhood to adulthood. You were the bravest and strongest woman known to man (little Gornal Rocky). I love you with everything. heart and I will never forget you.”

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