Edna Goodwin Odom
7/26/2016

Edna Fay Goodwin Odom, age 90, died Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Shearer Richardson Nursing Home in Okolona, MS. She was born May 30, 1926 in Water Valley, MS to the late Clarence and Lillie Bell Goodwin. Edna retired from Futorian, Inc. where she worked as a foam wrapper and was an active member of New Freedom Church until her health failed. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved her family. Edna loved to cook, especially her homemade fried pies; and she enjoyed helping Aunt Clara plan, organize and cook for all the family reunions. She had a passion for visiting the home-bound, those in the nursing home and helping care for others in any way that she could.

Visitation is planned for Monday, August 1, 2016 from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm at Seven Oaks Funeral Home in Water Valley, MS. Services will follow the visitation in the Henry Chapel of Seven Oaks with Bro. Jody Gurley officiating.

Edna is survived by four daughters, Ruby Millican of Plano, TX, Bonnie (James) Jones of Water Valley, MS, Martha Herron of Banner, MS, and Lillie Poynor of West Point, MS; one son, Jimmy Odom; her sister, Lena (Gary) Hamilton of FL; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Odom.
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P. O. Box 367
Water Valley, MS USA 38965
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