Sara Oden Obituary
Sara Nell Oden, 81, of Lawley, Alabama passed away October 25, 2025, at Bibb Medical Center Nursing Home in Centreville, Alabama.
She was born October 31, 1943, in Alabama, daughter of the late Rufus Ferguson and the late Louis Ferguson.
She was a Cafeteria Worker.
Surviving are her Daughters, Lisa Oden, Sheila (Tony) Burnett; Grandson, Kendall (Chelsea) Burnett; Great-Grandchildren, Sophia Burnett, Earl Burnett; Sister, Gwen Thompson; Brother, Danny (Alice) Ferguson.
She was preceded in death by her Father, Rufus Ferguson; Mother, Louis Ferguson; Husband, Earl Oden; Sister, Dorothy Abbott; Brothers, Leon Ferguson, Bobby Ferguson.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Maplesville, Alabama with Rev. Ron Gatlin and Rev. Bobby Harrison officiating. Interment will follow.
Martin Funeral Home directing.
You may leave online condolences for the family on the guest registry at www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1300 4th Avenue North, Clanton, AL 35045
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