On February 22, 1938, Odessa (Redix) Williams was born in Seguin, Texas to Tony and Clodie Redix. Along with her siblings: 5 boys and 5 girls. At age 3 she moved to Corpus Christi, Texas and later attended Soloman Coles High School.
She married Donnel Brown in 1955. They had 2 children from this union: Donnell and Patricia. In the year 1965 on April 22, she married Vernon Williams. They had 3 children from this union: Billy Ray, Shirley and Tiffaney, and step-son, Vernon Williams, Jr. She was a dedicated wife and mother. She enjoyed cooking and antiquing.
On the evening of August 31, 2019, surrounded by her family, she passed away peacefully and quietly.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Vernon Williams; parents, Tony and Clodie; daughter, Patricia Young; brothers, Robert Redix, Tony Redix Jr., and JT Redix; sister, Glenda and nephew, Damion Alexander.
She leaves behind to cherish her memories her children: Donnell Brown, Jr. (Sharlet), Billy Ray Williams (Cheryl) Shirley Wynn (deceased spouse, Larry) and Tiffaney Williams. She also leaves 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Lee Coleman, Erma Harper, Katheryn Foreman; and brothers, Floyd Redix and Willie Redix.
Visitation will be held at Memory Gardens Funeral Home on Friday, September 13, 2019 from 4-7 PM. Funeral Services will be held at St. John’s Baptist Church on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 11:00 AM with burial to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.