Frances Barnes Odom, age 93, went to be with The Lord on January 19th, 2013. She was born in Rocky Mount on July 22, 1919 to J.B. Barnes and Emma Braswell Barnes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Odom; daughter, Debbie Odom Riggs; grandson, Adam Singleton; and brothers, Billy and JB Barnes.
Memama was a most remarkable woman and the love of our lives. She loved unconditionally, was kind, accepting and inclusive. She leaves us with a smile on our face even though we dont want her to go. She was an encourager and morale booster to everyone. She never belittled anyone. She had a curiosity about life and wanted to live every minute of it. She was a doer, never shied away from anything, but never wanted the spotlight. She always listened to everything you said. We could not be more blessed than to honor her.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her children Larry Odom and Vicki Evans; daughter-in-law, Anita Odom; sons-in-law, CB Evans and Bob Riggs; grandchildren, Paige Krotchko, Melissa Odom and Stephen Odom; grandchildren-in-law Tim Krotchko; great grandchildren, Adam and Hannah Krotchko; and special friends and relatives, Aunt Rhonda, Ann (Grant) Winstead and Elizabeth (Betty) Cooper.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 22nd from 7:00-8:30pm at Wheeler Woodlief Funeral Home. A memorials service to celebrate the life of Frances will be held 11:00am Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Lakeside Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Jody Wright officiating.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be sent to Lakeside Baptist Church, 1501 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC. You may share your memories and condolences by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Tuesday 1/22, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Service
Lakeside Baptist Church
1501 Sunset Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 1/23, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Dare P Johnston (Stephenson)
Vicki & family Your Mom was a special person and I know you will miss her. I got to know her and your Dad Henry while working at Nash C.C. Mary Helen (Mumford) Casey
We are very sorry for your loss, we send prayers your way. We truely loved Frances Odom. Mancel and Frances Crisp