Janie killed Jody mentally. He couldn't handle the truth that she was telling him about himself. Jody tried to make Janie stop but she kept going. He was overwhelmed what was being said but he was already struggling with death.

How did Jody die in Their Eyes Were Watching God?

The doctor examines Jody and determines that his kidneys have stopped working and that he will soon die. Janie begins to pity Jody and wants to see him one last time. ... She sees that he is struggling with death and is filled with pity. He dies, and she thinks about all the time that has passed since she met him.

What happened to Janie and Jody?

Disillusioned by her unhappy marriage to Logan Killicks, Janie falls in love with Jody and the opportunity he represents. But the romance she thought she found does not last long. Soon, Joe becomes jealous of his beautiful wife. He moves her away to a place that was supposed to be a “town all outa colored folks” (28).