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Odessa Boyd-Banks Obituary

BOYD-BANKS, Odessa RIDGEVILLE, SC - Ms. Odessa Boyd-Banks, 17, of State Road, Ridgeville, SC, passed away May 15, 2008, as the result of an automobile accident. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, May 24, 2008, at Ebenezer Zion AME Church. Rev. Dr. Charles C. McLamore will officiate. Burial in the church cemetery. Arrangements by EUTAWVILLE COMMUNITY FUNERAL HOME. Odessa was a student of Cross High School in Cross, SC, in her sophomore year of attendances. She leaves to cherish fond memories, her mother and father, Ms. Lavinia Boyd of Ridgeville, SC, and Otis Banks of Holly Hill, SC; two brothers, PFC. Cedrick Boyd of Ft. Gordon, Ga., and Ja'Hon Boyd-Tilley of Ridgeville, SC; grandparents, Samuel and Janet Boyd of Ridgeville, SC; and Mrs. Victoria Banks of Holly Hill, SC; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on May 23, 2008.

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angel polite

May 23, 2008

Odessa was an outgoing person who could make you laugh on your bad days. she was a part of our family. She is so missed from Mrs.wilson 1st, 2nd and 3rd period classes. I still can't believe that my cousin is gone. It feels like she is still here but she just not coming 2 class.We love You so much and we really do miss U! We'll C U SOMEDAY!

Your BCD-RTMA Family

May 23, 2008

Lavinia,
We know that this must be the hardest burden that you've had to bear. Know that God knows it all. Rejoice in her memory. May she live on in your heart and one day you'll see her again. We love you and we are praying for you.

Johnsetta Ravenell

May 23, 2008

Our loss is heaven's gain, take comfort in knowing that God doesn't make any mistakes, cast all your cares upon Him and He will see you through, be blessed in Jesus' name.

JEARL&SHARON MAXWELL&FAMILY

May 23, 2008

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ON THE LOST OF YOUR DAUGHTER.KEEP ON PRAYERING HE WILL HEAR YOUR CRY.WEEPING MAY ENDURE FOR A NIGHT BUT JOY WILL COME IN THE MORNING.

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