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Odessa Padgett Obituary
Odessa Lea McGrady Padgett, 84, of Hillsville, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Padgett was born in Carroll County to the late Steve and Martha McGrady. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Rava Nester and brothers, Elihu McGrady, Owen (Tex) McGrady, and Leroy McGrady.
Survivors include her husband, Friel Padgett of the home; sons and daughters-in-law, Earl and Jennifer Padgett of Galax and David and Emily Padgett of Woodlawn; sister, Ruby Carrington of Hillsville; brother, Elder Melvin McGrady of Hillsville; grandchildren, Hannah Cooper, Faith Padgett, and Hayden Padgett; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel at 11:00 AM with Pastor Mike McGrady officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery Fund c/o Russell Branscome 36 Quail Ridge Ct. Galax, VA 24333. A guestbook is available online by visiting www.vaughanguynnandmcgrady.com. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the Padgett family.
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for Odessa Padgett
Selena King
June 24, 2017
Dear Ruby,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and the family will be in my prayers.
Selena Branscome King
Harold Golding
June 17, 2017
Dear Friel and boys,
So sorry to miss the celebration of Odessa and the joy she brought to all of you as I am out of town. She was a lovely lady. I am keeping you and your families in my prayers.
Kaye Padgett
June 14, 2017
Friel, Earl, David and Families, Odessa will always have a special place in my heart. She was so kind and loving with my Mark while Wayne was in Baptist. You are each blessed to have such a wonderful lady in your life. May God Bless each of you and give you peace!
Cynthia Allen
June 14, 2017
Earl and David, so sorry for the passing of your mother. A mother's love can never be replaced, but with love we remember, and in memory, they live. The Mt Lebanon Community will miss her. Deepest Sympathy to the McGrady and Padgett family.
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Donna Branscome Kiser
June 13, 2017
Mrs. Ruby and family, Sorry to read about the passing of your loved one. May our God be with all you.
Lynn & Sara Rucker
June 13, 2017
Your family is in our prayers for Gods peace and comfort during this time!
Joyce Burnette
June 13, 2017
So sorry about Odessa, she was such a good person. Everyone loved her. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
June 13, 2017
Melvin and all the Family, Please accept my condolences on your great loss of Odessa. My Our Dear Jesus give you peace during this difficult time.
Sincerely, Dina Jackson (daughter of Nevia and Alma Goad Newman )
Rhonda Shropshire
June 13, 2017
So sorry to hear about Odessa. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Marie Horton
June 13, 2017
So sorry to hear about Odessa. Worked with her at Bassett Walker. She was a great, sweet lady. May God bless you all.
Jim & Erma Montgomery
June 13, 2017
All of you are in our thoughts & prayers.
She was a very special lady.
Russell and Pat Burkholder
June 13, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tammy Cottrell
June 13, 2017
You are in our prayers God be with you
Barbara Boyer
June 13, 2017
So sorry about your mom. Will keep you all in my prayers. If you need anything please let me know. She was a very sweet lady.
Michael Garnett McGrady
June 13, 2017
My condolences to the family. May she rest in eternal peace. Garnett McGrady
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