Jodie Offutt
(December 1, 1934 – November 20, 2022)
Mary Joe “Jodie” McCabe Offutt was a Southern fan. She wrote for numerous fanzines, especially during the 1970s, and was a regular con goer. She was a member of Apple, FLAP and KAPA, and the Southern Fandom Confederation.
Originally from Lexington, KY, and later living in Oxford, MS, Jodie was married to SF writer/editor Andrew J. Offutt (1934–2013); they spent many years living in Morehead, KY, where she assisted in the business end of his writing career. She also worked as a teacher and an administrative assistant to lawyers. Jodie graduated from Morehead State University with a B.A in Philosophy and an M.A. in English.
Jodie and Andy had four children, Chris Offutt, Jeff Offutt, Scotty Hyde, and Melissa Offutt; five grandchildren and a great grandchild.
- Kentucky Nuggets (for KAPA)
- Whistle Post (for FLAP)
Awards, Honors and GoHships:
- 1976 -- Rivercon II, BYOB-Con 6
- 1977 -- Artkane 2
- 1986 -- MidSouthCon 5
- 1993 -- Transcendental ConFusion
- 1995 -- LibertyCon 9
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