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Jean Odom Obituary

ODOM, Jean Jean H. Odom, 73, died peacefully at her home in Goose Creek on Friday, December 19, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 10, 1935, in Gadsden, AL to the late Rhemus and Maggie Haney. She was retired from the Navy Exchange and loved gardening and quilting. She was predeceased by her husband, Billie Jean Odom. She will be sadly and deeply missed by her family including two daughters, Regina O. Crosby and her husband, W. Craig Crosby of Walterboro, Valerie O. Keith and her husband, Varn E. Keith of Goose Creek, two granddaughters, Jennifer M. Kuhns and her husband, Troy J. Kuhns of Summerville, Kayla N. Tortora and her husband Justin P. Tortora of Goose Creek, and six great grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to her visitation from 6:00PM until 8:00PM, Sunday, December 21, 2008 at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, Goose Creek Chapel, 869 St. James Ave. Funeral service will be held at 1:00PM, Monday, December 22, 2008 at MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME GOOSE CREEK CHAPEL with burial to follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens. On-line condolences may be sent to family by visiting www.mcalister-smith.com. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Dec. 21, 2008.

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EVELYN GASKINS

December 29, 2008

DEAR JENNIFER AND FAMILY, WE WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF GRANNY'S PASSING.WE WILL REMEMBER ALL THE TIMES YOU AND WENDI KEPT GRANNY VERY BUSY!
BACK IN THE GOOD OLE DAYS! LOVE ~EVELYN~ WENDI'S MOM

Wendi Gaskins

December 24, 2008

Jennifer and Family- Please accept my condolences and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers! Granny will be sadly missed she was a wonderful woman! I will always treasure our memories growing up! Always - Wendi Sunshine Gaskins

Shirley Harris

December 22, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of Jean's passing. My deepest sympathy to the family in your time of loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ashley Riley

December 21, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Odom she was a very sweet lady. I enjoyed talking to her everytime she came into the office. She will be missed. Ashley Riley (Dr.Silgals)

Mike and Becky Redmon

December 21, 2008

We are so sorry to hear of Jean's passing. She and Bill were such good neighbors for many years. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, especially during this holiday season.

mary groce

December 21, 2008

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

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