Thelma Jean Odum age 85 of Speedwell, TN was born on March 25, 1934in Blackey, Kentucky. She passed away on July 29, 2019 at her home in Speedwell, Tennessee. She was a very strong and independent lady that loved her family and animals, especially her cat Barnabus. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kirby and Ada Hall; husband, Charles Odum; sisters, Ailene Renniger, Martha Martin and Bessie Baker; brothers, Gene Hall, Arlie Hall, Steve Hall and Oscar Hall; grandson Alex Cook and great granddaughter, Addison Odum.
She is survived by her children: Charles Ann Payne, Larry (Joanne) Odum, Kaye Young, Darlene Kohnle, Pat (Jim) Kelly and Roger Young.
Brother: John Hall
Grandchildren: Penelope (Gary) Varnell, Brandy Hatfield, Kenny Odum, Missy (Jason) Corcorcan, Christopher Cook, Jason (Jessica) Odum, Adam Hatfield, Martin Young and Tony Bull.
Great Grandchildren: Hannah Hatfield, Emory & Reagan Odum, Alexis Varnell, A.J. and Alex Hatfield, Abel Young, Arielle and Ashlynne Bull.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Thursday August 1, 2019 at Coffey Funeral Home in Tazewell with funeral service at 7:00 P.M. Thursday night in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.
Minister: Rev. Ual Russell
Singer: Nancy Longmire
Pallbearers: Jason Odum, Emory Odum, Jim Kelly, Roger Young, Jason Corcorcan and Josh Goins.
Coffey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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