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Maureen Odom Obituary

ODOM, MAUREEN - departed this life, October 21, 2009. Preceded in death by husbands, Dan T. Washington and Emmett Odom; parents, Charlie O. And Desiree Brown Elder. Survivors: children: Desiree (Demetrius) Jones, John Elder; grandchild: Morgan Elise Jones; brothers and sisters: Mary Ann Johnson, Charlie Warren (Madeline) Elder, Juanita (Alton) Robinson, Valeria Bennett, and Bryan (Barbara) Cole; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends, 5:30-6:00 p.m., Monday, October 26, 2009 at CEC Church; funeral service, 6:00 p.m., Rev. Reggie Strong, officiating. Interment, 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. www.jarnigansmortuary.com

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Oct. 22 to Oct. 25, 2009.

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November 1, 2009

To Maureen's family, I remember Maureen as a quiet, smart young lady in high school ( class of 1963)who had a pleasant personality. Just stay close to our Lord Jesus Christ and to one another.

Marilyn (Farrow) Hinton

Barbara K. Brown

October 26, 2009

To the Maureen Odom Family:
May God continue to bless you and give you comfort and peace in these times.
Mrs. Odom will be greatly missed by her CEC Church family. Please note that we will keep the family in prayer.

Your CEC Church Family

Cousin Eurydice Bush-Harrison and Family

October 26, 2009

Desi and John-John, please accept our heart felt sympathy during this difficult time. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. “Reenie” will always be remembered for her pleasant smile and sweet personality. Be strong, have faith in God and peace will come to you.

Alvin & Lillian Boseman

October 25, 2009

Classmates of 1963
Alvin and Lillian Boseman
Our visit with Maureen last year during our vacation was a delight. She was in great spirits and we really enjoyed our time with her. It was like a walk down memory lane. We will truely miss her.

Sybil Benard

October 25, 2009

May the Lord bless and keep you, may His face shine upon you, and be gracious. And give you Peace!

Sybil Benard

October 25, 2009

The Lord bless and keep you, may his face shine upon you, and be gracious and give you peace!

Love, Sybil

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