Edna Earl Leediker Odom was born February 8, 1936 in Crocket, Texas to Warner Ray and Mary Iwilda Leediker. She grew up and lived in Houston, Texas all her life.
She married Charles Richard Odom and between them they had 8 children, 6 boys and 2 girls. She also raised her granddaughter, Shanna Maichetti as her own child. She and Charles loved going camping on the coast and fishing in the Gulf.
Edna lived a long, happy life and enjoyed spending time with her family. In her later years, Edna was diagnosed with Emphysema and her youngest son, Charles Lynn, cared for her until her death.
Edna was preceded in death by her parents Warner and Iwilda, her husband Charles, her sister Bonnie Marting and 4 of her children, Michael Maichetti, Johnny Maichetti, Pamela Maichetti and Sue Odom and grandson Jon Marx.
She is survived by her children Charles Lynn Maichetti of Houston, Tracy Odom and wife Robin of Helingen, Johnny Odom of Harlingen and Jesse Odom of Austin; brother Jerry Leediker and wife Lauren of Petal, MS; daughter-in-law Darlene Maichetti of Shepherd; niece Terry Thomas and husband Kenny Azle.
Edna is also survived by several cousins, 3 great-nephews and 5 generations of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
A graveside service for Edna will be held Wednesday, July 12, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Antioch Cemetery - Lovelady, 4416 FM 230, Lovelady, TX 75851.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.earthmanresthavenfuneralhome.com for the Odom family.
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