Mary also known as “Lea” or “Boo” was born in Northampton County, Jamesville, VA where she received her education and her early Christian Life started in Jamesville at St. Mary Baptist Church. At an early age she left Jamesville and moved to Florida. She met Nelson Odom whom she later married and both became members at St. James Mary Baptist Church. They never had any children of their own, but helped to raise others’ children.
She worked many jobs as well as the Holiday Restaurant, US 1 in Lake Park Rivera Beach until her health started failing and her husband’s failing health. After his passing, she came to Delaware to live with her great-niece, Yvonne and Family.
She leaves to cherish a number of nieces and nephews, cousins and family friends, great-niece, Yvonne C. Feddiman and Family who was her caregiver. As well as long-time friends Mr. George Billue of Port Saint Lucie, FL and Stephen Veasy of Riviera Beach, FL. She was proceeded by her parents, 13 siblings, and her husband, Nelson on March 25, 2018.
A Service of Mary’s Life will be Saturday at 12:30 at Bounds Funeral Home, Salisbury, MD where friends may call one hour prior to the service. A special thank you to Vitas Hospice for their comfort care.