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Nancy Lynn (Amick) O'Dell
1943 - 2026
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Nancy O'Dell Obituary
She was born on September 25, 1943, in Marion County, Indiana, the daughter of Harold C. and Evelyn L. (Speas) Amick. On November 19, 1995, she married Hal W. O'Dell, and he preceded her in death on April 20, 1999.
Nancy is survived by her daughter, Suzanne (Stoops) Smith and husband, Chris, of Caro, Michigan; siblings, Alan C. Amick and wife, Karen, of Granger, Dr. Rosalind A. Hsia and husband, Steve, of Sacramento, California, and Cheryl Amick of Indianapolis; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Nancy was also preceded in death by her parents; special friend and companion, Andy Taff; and brother-in-law, Jim Jansen.
Nancy was a 1961 graduate of Triton Central High School. She achieved a Bachelor's degree in 1965 and a Master's degree in 1974, each from Ball State University.
Nancy was an elementary school teacher from 1965 until 2000. She taught at Addison Township School in Shelby County and Graham Annex School and Milroy Elementary School in Rush County.
She was a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, Indiana Retired Teachers' Association, Rush County Retired Teachers' Association, Friends of the Library in Shelbyville, IN, and Mill Race Center in Columbus, IN. She was also honored with membership in Alpha Delta Kappa.
She enjoyed traveling, exercising, reading, playing bridge, and cleaning. She volunteered many years for Major Health Partners, more recently at Renovo Orthopaedic Center located in Shelbyville, Indiana.
A Celebration of Nancy's life will be held on May 16, 2026, at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church in Shelbyville, Indiana, at 10:30 A.M.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Nancy Amick O'Dell Scholarship Fund c/o Rush County Community Foundation or Mt. Gilead Baptist Church.
Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory located at 819 South Harrison St. in Shelbyville, Indiana. Online condolences may be shared with Nancy's family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
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Donna Watson
February 21, 2026
My deepest condolences to Nancy 's family . What a charming and fun soul heaven is gaining and a loss for us. We always enjoyed our time at the Bridge table , will so miss her.
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Michael Scanlan
February 19, 2026
Nancy was foremost my wonderful friend and my Thursday bridge partner. She was a consummate engaging lady, always selfless and kind and warm. She was vibrant and her passing is very difficult to comprehend. My condolences to her sister and her family. She was in my opinion nothing short of a treasure to everyone who knew her
Sharon
February 19, 2026
Nancy really liked Elvis. Every year she had an Elvis bulletin board in her classroom. She had a delightful laugh, enjoyed her students, expected good behavior, wrote daily notes to students, and her lovely smile. Her "cat" sneezes brought a smile from anyone nearby. One year she and I rode sleds with our fourth grade students down the hill at Milroy School. She is greatly missed by many friends and former teachers.
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