MYRTLE JOHNSON ODOM

MYRTLE JOHNSON ODOM obituary, Decatur, GA

MYRTLE JOHNSON ODOM

MYRTLE ODOM Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Alfonso Dawson Mortuary, Inc. on Jan. 17, 2026.
The Celebration of Life Services will begin on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM with the Presentation of the "Ivy Beyond the Wall" Ceremony immediately followed by the Funeral Services beginning at 12:00 PM, in the Sanctuary of Ray of Hope Christian Church, 2778 Snapfinger Rd, Decatur, GA 30034. Reverend Cynthia Hale, Officiating.

Interment: Immediately following Funeral Service at Harts Grove Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Stapleton, GA.

(Livestream will be located on Ray of Hope Christian Church webpage)

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January 28, 2026

HELEN&MIRACLEHELEN WOODS posted to the memorial.

January 24, 2026

Yvonne Brooks Pringle posted to the memorial.

January 22, 2026

Camillia King posted to the memorial.

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HELEN&MIRACLEHELEN WOODS

January 28, 2026

I WOULD LIKE TO SEND OUR HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF MS.MYRTLE ODOM'S A BEAUTIFUL FRIEND MS. ODOM ALWAYS BE AT THE FRONT DESK I WOULD ALWAYS TALK WITH HER AND SHE WOULD TELL ME KEEP THAT SMILE GIRL I SMILE AND SAID I WILL AS LONG AS YOU KEEP YOUR SMILE SHE WOULD ALWAYS TELL MIRACLE TO KEEP HER SMILE SHE SAID I SEE WHERE YOU GOT IT FROM YOUR MOMMA MIRACLE COME IN AND HUG HER SHE IS TRULY MISS IT DONT FEEL THE SAME WHEN I WALK IN AND NOT HAVE OUR CONVERSATIONS ANYMORE MY HEART GOSE OUT TO HER FAMILY BECAUSE THE WAY I FEEL I NO THERE HEARTS IS HEAVYER THAN OURS SENDING PRAYERS AND LOVE BECAUSE WE LOVED MS.ODOM VERY MUCH

Yvonne Brooks Pringle

January 24, 2026

I will certainly miss our times checking students in, when they came to school late. The love, care and concern that you showed each child, that came through those doors, will always be remembered. To God be the glory for your dedication to education. Yvonne Brooks Pringle!

Camillia King

January 22, 2026

We the King and Spear family from East Point, GA send our condolences and prayers to Chante and the rest of the family Ms. Odom was that teacher, laid back, cool and fun but stood on business!! Get your rest Queen

Martha Kimes

January 21, 2026

Please accept my condolences to the family. I knew Myrtle and her daughter many years ago through the school system. She was a well-loved teacher and mentor for many students. Love, Martha Kimes

Doretha Johnson

January 20, 2026

I first met and fell in love with Mrs. Odom when she served our students at Finch Elementary. She kept us laughing. She then went on to be a "stand-in" auntie, to my youngest son while she worked at Deerwood Elementary. I will miss her super sassyness, words of wisdom and generous heart.

Prayers of comfort to her friends and family

Karen Underwood

January 19, 2026

Ms. Odom was a beacon of light to the Russell High School and Tri-Cities high school students. She will be sorely missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family Chante. Karen Underwood

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