Jody's At the Hour

A Sweet Tribute to Des Meadows: A Coconut Cake Filled With Love In times of loss, it’s often the smallest details—the favorite song, the well-worn hat, the dessert someone always asked for—that bring us closest to the ones we miss. For our dear friend who died Monday, one of those details was simple, Southern, and full of comfort: "Coconut Cake.". When we learned from our friend's wife that coconut cake was his favorite dessert we knew we wanted to honor that memory in a way that felt personal and heartfelt. So, we ordered a two‑layer coconut cake to be delivered on Friday. Our hope is that, after the funeral, they’ll have a quiet moment to sit together, share a slice, and feel his presence in the sweetness he loved so much. At the wife's suggestion, we placed the order with Jody’s Bakery & Caterie--a local bakery--and a place she trusted. The lady who helped us was kind, patient, and understanding—exactly the sort of person you hope to encounter when doing something meaningful for a grieving family. She assured us the cake would be ready on Friday, and we could almost hear the smile in her voice as she took the order. Now, we know full well that no bakery—no matter how talented—can out‑bake our friend's wife who is known to be quite the baker, herself. But this cake isn’t meant to compete. It’s meant to comfort. It’s meant to carry a memory. It’s meant to be a small, edible reminder of a man who was deeply loved as a husband, father, grandfather, and member of our own Mountain Music Memories family. Our hope is simple: That as this family share this dessert they feel wrapped in the love and embrace of every member of their Mountain Music Memories family. That every bite brings a moment of peace. That every future bite of coconut cake—whether baked at home or bought from a bakery—brings a smile, a story, or a warm memory of our friend. Because love doesn’t disappear, it lingers in the traditions we keep, the foods we share, and the memories we hold close. And for our friend's family, may coconut cake forever be one of those sweet reminders of a life well lived and a man deeply cherished. Thank you, Jody's for your help in this matter. I would highly recommend Jody's to anyone we live in Alabama and you can bet hospitality and courtesy are still alive in Hattiesburg.

I needed a cake for a birthday party and the staff at Jody’s perfectly executed my vision! The price was very affordable for the work put in and everyone raved about how great it looked and how great it tasted! I want to come back soon to try the rest of their baked goods.

Jody’s Bakery in Hattiesburg, MS, is a true gem and a hometown staple! 🌟 I’ve been coming here for 30 years, and it never disappoints. Their chocolate chip cookies are perfection—soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor 🍪. The oatmeal cookies are just as incredible, with the perfect balance of sweetness and texture. And let’s talk about the vanilla cakes—moist, fluffy, and downright heavenly 🍰. This bakery feels like home with every bite, and their consistent quality over the decades is unmatched. If you’re in Hattiesburg, don’t miss out on this local treasure! ❤️👏 @jodysbakeryhattiesburg

I absolutely love everything about this shop! Jody is a sweetheart and it shows in what she and her team cook up and share with the world. The assortment of baked goods and pastries and quiche are delicious and beautiful too! And the shrimp linguine was absolutely scrumptious. I highly recommend adding this shop to your road trip itinerary -- or better yet -- go out of your way to pick up some of this yumminess! It's definitely worth it. I recently had the cream cheese king cake and sausage-cheese bread and decadent cookies!

Jody’s always always always exceeds expectations on every cake and other baked goods I’ve ordered. I’ve been getting birthday cakes from here for over 30 years for friends and family. Most of my own birthday cakes have come from Jody’s as well. They’re my favorite! Always fresh and delicious, reasonable pricing and excellent customer service. Their sandwiches and casseroles are delicious too! Hands down the best local bakery in Hattiesburg.