Odessa Crandell passed away peacefully on May 21, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Odessa came to California at the age of twelve from Bowie, Texas and lived in Pacific Grove the rest of her life.
Along with being a homemaker, Odessa enjoyed camping with her family, quilting with her sisters and brothers, playing cards with friends, and attending her grandchildren’s sporting events. To her, family meant everything.
Odessa was predeceased by her husband of 42 years Olvey Crandell; her 8 brothers and sisters, Oran, Jeff, J.C., Lorene, Lola, Ailene, Paul, and David. She is survived by her 4 children; Vernessa Johnson (Mark), Nancy Russo (Richard), Debbie Crandell (Walt), Will Crandell (Debbie); 5 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, her devoted church family, and her kind caregivers.
There will be a graveside service on June 3rd, 2021 at 1:30 at El Carmelo Cemetery in Pacific Grove.