Carolyn June O'Dell

Born in Mossy in 1939, Carolyn was the youngest of eight children of the late Samuel and Pearl Coleman. At the age of sixteen ,she was encouraged to write a letter to a young man, Woodrow O’Dell, the two then began their courtship. After three months they decided to marry on January 28, 1956. They went on to have three children, Woodrow Jr., Vicki, and Jamie.

Carolyn spent her life taking care of her family- not just her children and husband, but her extended family as well. The O’Dell home was the site for many holiday dinners and family get together over the years.

Carolyn was a force of nature, a wonderful cook, devoted wife and mother, a beloved grandmother and great grandmother. She will be missed by all who knew her. The family finds comfort in knowing she is finally at peace with her Savior.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Richard, Thaddeus, and Homer; sisters Daisy, Dorothy, Delores “Peachie” and Thelma.

Carolyn is survived by a loving husband of 66 years, children: Little Woody (Terrie), Vicki (Mark), and Jamie; a brother, Ray; and two sisters: Mary Ann and Linda; six grandchildren; twelve great- grandchildren; and one great- great grandchild.

A celebration of life will be held at 1 PM, Friday, August 19th, at Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville, with Pastor Danny Goins and Brother Mike Parsons Officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. The internment will follow at Huse Memorial Park in Fayetteville.