ODOM - Mary Pauline Odom, 81, of Yulee passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 20, 2014 at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Jacksonville, FL.
Mrs. Odom was born March 11, 1933 in Adel, GA, the daughter of Edward F. and Winnie Bennett. She moved to Yulee in 1972 from Jacksonville, FL. She was an amazing mother and grandmother who thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was well loved by all who knew her.
Mrs. Odom was predeceased by her husband, Duriell S. Odom; a grandson, Michael David Odom; two brothers, R. J. Bennett and W. M. Bennett; and a sister Nadine Mullis.
Survivors include a daughter, Sharon Jones of Yulee, FL; one son, Michael Odom (Valerie), also of Yulee; a brother, Thomas Bennett and his wife, Mary Nell; a sister in law, Mary Lena Bennett; four grandchildren, Wendy Freeman, Scott Jones, Britany Odom and Andy Baker; and four great grandchildren, Alexis, Skylee, Rylee and Aubree.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 31, at Community Baptist Church in Yulee with Rev. Hartford Peeples officiating.