July 28, 2021
Mrs. Billie Ann Odom, age 81, passed away at her residence Wednesday morning. She was a Baptist by denomination but more importantly she was a woman who loved the Lord. She was a former employee of the Dekalb County School System, a homemaker, nature lover, gardener, seamstress, and a collector of many things.
She was preceded in death 6 months ago by her husband of 61 years, Sam Odom, parents Olen & Nadine Patterson, 2 sisters Audrey Summers & Nell Cantrell, and son in law Greg Ray.
Survivors include daughter Marica Sandlin, Son Shayne (Jamie) Odom, son Jonathan (Sonya) Odom, all of Smithville, & daughter Amanda Odom Ray of Clarksville. Grandchildren Ashley Williams, Shandi Sandlin, Josh Odom, Jake Odom, Chris Odom, Dillion Brown, Grace Vincent, Nicholas Ray & Allie Ray. Several great grandchildren., nieces and nephews. Also survived by Brothers Jack & Grady Harold Patterson of Smithville and 1 sister Judy Wade of Tallahassee, Florida.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Kevin Rhody. No visitation, private graveside service with immediate family only. Burial at DeKalb Memorial Gardens.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.