In the early hours of Saturday, September 3, 2016, Bette peacefully departed her
81 years of life at her home in Hamilton, TX. She was surrounded by her husband
and children.
Mrs. Bette Joyce Hovend Odom, daughter of the late Mildred and Belvin Hovend,
was born November 9, 1934 in Cranfills Gap, TX. At an early age she professed
her faith in Jesus Christ. She was united in holy matrimony to Travis Odom on
November 24, 1951. This union was blessed with three children. The couple
recently celebrated an early 65th anniversary with an Alaskan cruise, which
included all of their children.
The Odom family had an exciting life, living in many different states and Bette
managing the household. In her later years, she excelled as a golfer, which
included by being an active member of the San Saba Country Club and the Texas
Senior Women’s Golf Association. Bette loved and cherished her little dog
“Maggie”, and had a beautiful collection of Cardinals. She was a dedicated
member of St. John Lutheran Church in Hamilton, TX. As a result of her generous
spirit and outgoing personality, she was loved by many. Her Christian life was as
beautiful as the orchids that she loved so well, and her influence will forever
remain in the lives of all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her mother, father, her sister June, and brother in law
Hank Milligan. She is survived by her husband, Travis; children: Karen (and Lee
Roy) Tyson of Hamilton, TX, Lynn (and Curtis) Roberts of Round Rock, TX, Paul
(and Susie) Odom of Hamilton, TX; sister Mary (and Jimmy) Gilmore of Burleson,
TX; grandchildren: Keith (and Kelly) Voges, Kristin (and John David) Nicholson,
Lauren (and Josh) Harmon, Elizabeth (and Garen) Graves, Sarah (and Kris)
Zchiesche, Emilie (and Brian) Reeves, John Tyson, and Alex (and Kelsey) Odom;
13 great grandchildren: Braydin and Jenna, Luke, Landon, and Jacob; Will, Anna
Beth, Clara, and Kate; Ryder and Nolan; Aubree and Lillie; and a host of devoted
nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be at Riley Funeral Home on Monday, September 6th from 6:00 to
8:00 P.M. Services will be held at St. John Lutheran Church in Hamilton, TX on
Tuesday, September 7th at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can
be made to St. John Lutheran Church at 122 Cheyenne Mesa, Hamilton, TX or to
any charity of your choice. Information about visitation and services can be found
at: http://www.dignitymemorial.com/riley-funeral-home/en-us/index.page
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