Hazel R. "Rosie" O'Dell

Hazel R. "Rosie" O'Dell, 91, of Waldron, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at her residence.

Born March 25, 1934 in Clay County, Indiana, she was the daughter of Theodore R. Baysinger & Dorothy E. (McMurray) Baysinger.

She married Ralph L. O'Dell on April 25, 1959 and he preceded her in death on June 25, 2002.

She is survived by John "Jack" Nelson, her life partner of Brazil, Indiana; children- Gregory O'Dell of Waldron, Susan M. Lee (Steven) of Morristown, Timothy A. O'Dell (Linda) of Shelbyville, Teresa D. Wade (Roger) of Waldron, daughter in law- Christy O'Dell of Greensburg, sister- Bonnie Hutchison, 2 brothers- Wayne Baysinger of Brazil, & Ted Baysinger of Oklahoma; 9 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph L. O'Dell, her parents, sisters Pat Powell, Shirley Linder, Betty Welch, brother Bill Baysinger and great granddaughter Tessa Beyer.

Mrs. O'Dell had lived in this area since 1970, after moving from Brazil, Indiana.

She was an active member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist church. She was a former member of The Stitching Sisters, and had been employed at Kmart Corp for over 20 years. She enjoyed traveling, cooking and quilting, and spending time with her family.

Funeral services will be 11:00 am, Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with Pastor Robb Barlow officiating. Burial will be in Van Pelt Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Monday, January 5 from 4:00-8:00pm, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to OUR Hospice of South Central Indiana in care of the funeral home.

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