Odette Goodall Trent

Odette Goodall Trent obituary

Odette Goodall Trent

Odette Trent Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Carter-Trent Funeral Home - Church Hill on Sep. 25, 2025.

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Odette Goodall Trent, 71, of Church Hill went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Morristown Hamblen Hospital following a brief illness.

She was born in England to the late Victor and Olive Goodall. Odette was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brothers, Ray, Tony, and John Goodall; sisters, Carol, Pat, and Della Goodall.

Survivors include her son, John Trent and wife April; grandchildren, Wesley and fiancé Ashleigh, Luke Trent, and Landon Trent; great-granddaughter, Wrenlee Trent; niece, Gina Tincher; along with a host of friends and extended family.

Per her wishes no formal services will be conducted.

Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Church Hill is serving the Trent family.

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