Odena Kellam Obituary
Odena Lee Kellam, 63, of Sanford passed away on September 19, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Saturday September 27, 2025, at Rogers Pickard Funeral Home at 3pm. The family will receive friends before the service starting at 2pm at the funeral home.
Odena was born in Wake Co. to the late Albert Poole and Francis Burchette Poole. She loved crafting, camping, flowers, going to the beach, Easters with her family, and her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Lee Kellam; brother Steve Poole.
She is survived by her husband Richard Kellam; mother, Elosie Poole; children Taylor Melton (Amanda), Davis Melton (Kellie), Dustin Kellam, Laura Kellam, Allison Kellam, DJ Kellam; grandchildren Chase Melton, Peyton Melton, Colton Melton, Oaklyn Melton, Adian Kellam and several family members.
Memorial contributions can be made to CARA Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption
P.O. Box 2642, Sanford, NC 27331.
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