Patricia Gale Dunford Odum

Patricia Odum Obituary

A very special and loving mother, daughter, sister and friend, Patricia Gale Dunford Odum, 57, of Riner, Va., went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, August 30, 2009. She was preceded in death by her loving mother, Maxine Virginia Dunford. Pat will be remembered fondly but missed sadly by her family and her numerous friends. Surviving relatives include her father, William Franklin Dunford; daughters, Michelle Dawn Odum and Krista Jean Odum Humphrey; brothers, Ronald Edward St. Pierre and wife, Ellie, Michael David Dunford, and wife, Shirley; sister, Susan Rebecca Dunford Duncan, and husband, Glen; grandchildren, Charlotte and Andrew Humphrey; nephews, Scott St. Pierre, Shane and Brandon Duncan; great-niece and nephew, Rachael and Adam St. Pierre; and special friends, Jane Harriman, Nancy Lipford, and Maureen Langdon. Everyone who knew Pat loved Pat. She was an inspiration to all who knew her. She treasured her friends and family the most in life and it was an honor and blessing to be her friend or family member. Pat carried the following prayer in her prayer bracelet: "Dear Almighty Lord Thank you for my special family and friends. My prayer is that we all remain close on this earth and be reunited in Heaven as a unit." Pat will be remembered by us all for her compassionate love, her genuine honesty, her beautiful integrity and her love for the lord. Pat very much wished for her friends and family to celebrate her life and not mourn her death. Her wishes are being honored by having a Memorial Celebration Hour followed by a simple graveside service on Thursday, September 3, 2009, at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren in Floyd, Va. The Memorial hour will be at 1 p.m. followed by the graveside service at 2 p.m. led by Pastor, Marvin Wade. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society at P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73123-1718. Close friends and family are invited to her home after the service for a meal. Online Condolences may be left at www.maberryfuneral home.com. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Sep. 1, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Patricia Odum

14 Entries

December 22, 2009

Your Birthday has come and gone. Thanksgiving has come and gone and now it is the Christmas Season. I know you enjoyed all the gatherings but now it is not the same without you. You are thought of daily. Love, Michelle

Michael Odum

October 9, 2009

Though Pat has gone on, she is,will,and allways be here with her Family, and her friends but not with the pain and disconforts that she accepted as part of her life.Even though out the fifteen years that we were together,we went on with all of richness and the difference we still kept the richness that made up our family. The family that she loved as much as we love her. What we need to remind our selfs is that though she not here physically. She is at her place where there is no more suffering which is with God and in our Hearts.
To Krista and Michelle whom she had a very special place for them in her heart now she will always be with you in your hearts and reminder that I'll allways be here for you.
Remmember that I'm will always be just ten numbers away from you, love from your Father.

October 8, 2009

I miss you Sis, Uncle Bud joined you last night and we will miss him too, I love you both so much. Your little sister(yea, I know I'm 50 now!) Susan

Madeline Hill

September 6, 2009

Susan and Family: So sorry to hear of the loss of your precious sister.

Even though she is gone from sight all those special memories of her are yours and can never be taken away. Memories are more precious as time goes on.
Take care and if there is anything I can do for you all please let me know.

Pam Martin

September 3, 2009

I am very sorry for your loss. May you feel God's loving arms around you and his strength carrying you through this time of grief. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Robert & Cris

September 1, 2009

May your memories bring you comfort. We are sorry for your loss.

Stephanie Shelor

September 1, 2009

When my mother passed away a few years ago I will never forget the way that Pat, Maureen and Nancy helped me through a most trying time. My prayers are with all of Pats family and her closest friends as they allow the Lord to welcome Pat to her eternal resting place in Heaven. Place your faith and trust in the Lord and he will see you through. Stephanie Shelor

Cindy Eanes

September 1, 2009

Susan, I am sorry for your loss of your sister. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dana Sutphin

September 1, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. Pat was a very special person. She was always very friendly to everyone. She loved her time with her family and friends. May God Be with the family during this difficult time.

Margaret Perry

September 1, 2009

What a great loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Karen Kubecka

September 1, 2009

I am sorry for your loss. I know how important Pat was to her family.

Jackie Adkins

September 1, 2009

May the Lord bless the Dunford and Odum family for this sad loss. Please be assured that the good Lord will take special care of Patty. She will have no more pain, no more tears, but will have happiness and joy forevermore as her love and smiles shine down on her family.

Carolyn Pratt

September 1, 2009

We are so sorry for your loss. Pat was a very sweet person. You're in our prayers.

Pat Miles

September 1, 2009

Patty was a good friend of mind,when we worked together at the overall factory. She has always cherished her family and often spoke well of them. God bless all yall. She will be sadly missed.

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