I was a classmate of Barbara's @ REL.  I remembered her smile and her vibrant personality.  She was beautiful then and is beautiful also, I bet she looks good with that great big halo on her head.  My mom & dad were Doris and Charles Jones and we all went to church at 2nd Baptist in Baytown with Paul Stevens as pastor.   That's been a long time ago. Sorry this is after the fact but I just checked my email.  She was laid to rest on my 62nd birthday,
10/03/47...  God bless all of you and please give mother a call if and when you can.  Doris Jones 936/685-4500, she has lost both her sons and husband.  I am all she has left. And sometimes I wonder about myself.  Take care of all and we will keep you all in our prayers.

Marsha Jones Mayhew
1597 FM 2798
Livingston, TX 77351
936/685-7034

All my prayers are with Barbara's family. I went all the way through school with Barbara, even the first grade at Cedar Bayou.  She was a great friend, I will miss her.  Bill

My deepest sympathy to you, Johnny, and all of Barb's family.  Though I was privileged to know her for only a few months, it did not take long to know she was a true Christian and a very lovely lady.

Dear Annette and Charles,

We are so sorry for the loss of your mother! May our Lord confort your hearts during this difficult time. We are thinking and praying for you.

In Christ,

Liz & Tony Jarrett

I attended Lee High School with Barbara and was deeply saddened to hear of her passing. My most sincere condolences to the family. Barbara was a wonderful person who will be remembered and missed...Barbara has now received the greatest possession of mankind...Barbara has now received Eternal Life...God bless you Barbara and God bless your family.

I attended Lee High School with Barbara and was deeply saddened to hear of her passing. My most sincere condolences to the family. Barbara was a wonderful person that will be remembered and missed.......Barbara now has the greatest possession.......Barbara now has Eternal Life.

I graduated From highschool with Barbara and am so sorry to hear of her death.  I will always remember her beautiful smile and warm personality.  I feel fortunate to have known her. Please know you are in my thought and prayers at this sad time. 
              Sincerely,
              Charlotte

My deepest sympathy to the Allen and Odom families.  I am stunned upon learning of her passing.  I've known Barbara and her family since she was 15 years old, and we also attended the same church for years.  She has been a wonderful friend.  I am so, so sorry that I was not in attendance at the funeral service. I only heard of her death today.  My love and prayers to her husband, mom, children, sisters and brother.  

Jackie

Mrs. Odom and Scharlotte, I was so shocked to hear about Barbara. It was good to see hear at our class reunion. I remember going to Eastside Baptist Church, Cedar Bayou Jr.High and Lee with her. Also we both lived in Eva Maude. She had such a  beautiful smile. God bless you and comfort you and your family.
     Love, Nancy (Thompson) and Michael Smith

Rodney and Annette,
I am so very sorry to hear about your Mom.  I just saw it today in the Baytown Sun or I would have been at the services.  I have so very many wonderful memories of her growing up.  The drive-in movies, the haircuts......so many great memories.  My thoughts and prayers are with both of you.

Love, 
Robin

Rodney, Annette, mellissa, I am so very sorry for the loss of your mom. She loved each one of you  very much.

Annette,
I'm so sorry for your loss.  You have your mother's beautiful eyes and smile.  We are praying for your and your family.  

Love,
Katheryn, Miles, Hannah Grace and Miles IV

Charles, Annette and family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your Mother.  May the Lord be with you at this most difficult time and please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.  

God Bless,
David & Linda Langham

Rodney, Melissa, and Family,

Know that you are in our prayer. Your mom was always so sweet and loved you Very much. Everytime I spoke with her, she always said how great her family was. May God grant you peace and comfort during this time.

Annette,
You are in my thoughts and prayers today.
Love you,
Lisa Kirby

My prayers go out to Barbara's family and loved ones, I had the pleasure of meeting Barbara at the nursing home and she was a dedicated nurse to her patients and a pleasure to work with as my coworker.  She will be missed.  God Bless..Julie

Annette, I know that words are not enought to begin to comfort you in your sorrow.  Just know that you are loved and being lifted in prayer daily.  I pray that God's loving arm will wrap you in warmth and comfort and will continue to do so during this coming months.

Yours in Christ,
Grace

My love and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.  I have so many memories of the times Barbara and I shared.  Some good, some bad, some funny, some sad, but all with love.
Love you,
Aunt Shirly

Dear Scharlotte, There really are no words that can comfort like our dear precious Lord.  Know that prayers for comfort are offered for you and your family.

Johnny, I am so sorry for your loss. Take comfort that Barbara is with the Lord Jesus Christ. You will be in our prayers.  May the peace of God rest in your heart.

Barbara was such a sweet and beautiful person. We were so shocked and sad to hear the news.She was so loved by all and certainly be missed. You will all be in our prayers. So sorry we could not be there for her homecoming celebration! Bless you much!

Barbara was the dearest friend.  We shared so much.  Her love of the Lord was always an inspiration to me.  She will be sorely missed by us all.  I know  the Lord will give strength to each family member as you cope with this loss.

Melissa,

I remember spending the night so many times & the sweet way your mom would wake you for church on Sundays calling you ""Angel"".....you were her angel and now she is in Heaven as your angel looking out for you & your family. I love you my friend & God Bless you and your family, Barbara will be missed.

God Bless your family during this time.  May your tears become rainbows when you remember your loved one.  
With sincere sympathy. 

Pat & Berta Burgess

Johnny,  Margaret & I will keep the family in our prayers.  We are so sorry for all that you have been through the last 2-3 years.

All our love and heartfelt sympathy, Joe, Vanessa, and Elizabeth Cox

Melissa,I am so sorry to hear of Barbara's passing.She was an AWESOME lady and she raised you just like her.May you find comfort in God""s loving arms.Miss Peggy thought she hung the moon.We are here if you need anything.God Bless you and your family. Carol & Miss Peggy

Johnny, our prayer are with you and your family through this time of grief.  If there is anything we can do for you please let us know.  We love you.

To Our Family,
 We are deeply saddend by this news. We hope you know we wish we could be there to comfort you in person during this time. We know that Aunt Barbara is with God and at peace. Our prayers are with you now and always.

Love,
Chris, Jessica, Elissa and Dylan

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear Barbara. We grew up in Second Baptist together.  Cherish your memories.

If only I could speak to you by the spirit of God to express my love and grief I feel for Barbara passing. I know she is with our loving Father and her earthly father as I write these words. I know she is experiencing a total peace and joy we can only have moments of here on this earth. Barbara is my best friend and has been for 20 years, I know our friendship will go into eternity. My prayers are with all the family and friends that loved her so dearly. May God Peace, Grace and Blessing be on all of you.

Charles, Annette, Ashley, Abbey & Brooke,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss.  We are heartbroken as well.  May God comfort you and give you peace.
With Love,
Coby, Sue, Avery, Addie & Kade

Our hearts and prayers are with you sweet Melissa...Just know that you are and exceptional and beautiful young woman...and that's due to your Mom.  God bless you sweetie as you go through this, and just know that we love you!!  Blessings and Hugs to you and your family!

Our prayers go out to the family.  We used to have Barbara in Sunday School at Second Baptist.  She grew up with our daughter Cynthia.

Melissa-I am so sad to hear about your mom.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

My Dear Johnny, Melissa and family, 
I miss Barbara so much.  During the past 5 or 6 years we had gotten very close. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Melissa, 
Please feel free at any time to call, write or come, bring Morgan and stay with Bill and me for a while.
I love you, 
--Candy--

Johnny: 
You have my deepest sympathies, and you are in my thoughts and prayers. 
(John 11:25)

Glenn Smith

I already miss Barbara so much! She was such a wonderful friend and a blessing to me. I know she is rejoicing and dancing now with other loved ones gone before, but she will be sorely missed by her friends and family left behind.

Melissa,

You and your family are in my prayers.

Words cannot express what I'm feeling right now.  Please know we are praying for each of you and love you all dearly.  May God wrap His loving arms around you and provide you with a comfort and a peace that only He can bring.  

Love you!

I have many wonderful memories of Barbara.  One thing I am sure of The Lord is taking care of her. She was a beautiful person and we will miss her.

In the quite moments when the hurt is hard to bear, May love become your shelter and may the beauty of precious memories be your comfort.   Lean on the Lord and your friends and family just as you have been doing for the last few weeks.  You are in our prayers.

OBITUARY

Barbara Jean (Odom) Allen

October 25, 1947 – September 30, 2009

Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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