Margaret Odell, 85, of Van Buren, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022 in Fort Smith. She was born July 30, 1936 in Gore, OK to the late James and Myrtle (Stockstill) Moore. She was the retired co-owner of Flat Rock Village and C F Stocks Excavating.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Owen Odell; and a sister, Arlene Summers.
She is survived by a daughter, Victoria Steeger and husband Paul of Maryland; a son, Michael Odell and wife Carla of Van Buren; four grandchildren, Austin Odell, Emma Odell, James Heinrich, and Catherine Cowen; a great-grandchild, Emily Cowen; and a host of extended family and friends who adored her.
Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel. Cremation is under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Arkansas Children’s Hospital at www.archildrens.org, or to the charity of donor’s choice.