Mollie-O'Dea-Obituary

Mollie Gilmore Chun O'Dea

Charlotte, Nc, North Carolina

1998 - 2020

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October 27, 2020
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Charlotte, Nc, North Carolina

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Cherished Daughter & SisterCharlotte, NCMollie Gilmore Chun O'Dea (22), took her own life in late October 2020 after struggling for years with mental illness. Mollie was born in China and spent the first 22 months of her life in an orphanage until she was adopted and became an O'Dea. Prior to...

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Mollie was a classmate and friend of mine at UNC, I speak in no hyperbole when I say she was one of the funniest and sweetest people I´ve ever had the privilege of meeting. Very few people on campus made me smile like she could, her personality was one in a million. It´s hard to put into words the feeling when a friend touches your life in a positive way, from the memories of the quirky conversations shared to the little moments you look back fondly on. It´s natural to exaggerate the...

Dennis, I was saddened and moved by your daughter Mollie´s obituary. I want to commend you on your honesty in publishing the details of her death. Too many times grief turns into shame, and parents suppress the real reasons they tragically lose their children long before they should. Perhaps her story will help other young persons struggling with their mental health and encourage them to get help. I know an attorney who died this week who couldn´t let the world know that his son, a...

I do so admire your openness and honesty knowing that transparency may help someone else. There is always risk in loving... but it's always the right thing to do. God bless you for being a part of the young woman's life. Be at peace.

My condolences and prayers. So sorry for your loss. May your family be comforted and find peace.

May Mollie´s beautiful soul be eternally comforted in the Lord´s generous and never ending love. Rest In Peace.

I did not know her. BUT way too Young, And was TOO Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

My deepest condolences to the family, having lost a child as well, I can only hope for the best for the family as you deal with this heartache.