Patricia “Patsy” Harrell Odom

Patricia Harrell “Patsy” Odom went to be with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, January 26, 2021.

She was born March 9, 1946 to the late Eddie and Sara Harrell of Hawkinsville, Georgia. After graduating from Hawkinsville High School, Patsy earned Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in English from the University of Georgia. She went on to teach high school English for more than 30 years, including at Central High School and Westside High School in Macon.

Patsy’s greatest love was her family. She cherished her role as “Mimi” to her five grandchildren. Nothing made her happier than attending their events and celebrating their accomplishments. Patsy also enjoyed reading, playing the piano, and singing old hymns. She wrote beautiful handwritten letters to her friends and family. Even after she retired, Patsy continued to serve others by volunteering to teach adult education students to read. She was a member of Northway Church in Macon, where she faithfully served on the prayer team and greeted visitors on Sunday mornings.

Predeceased by her parents and brother Jerry Harrell, Patsy is survived by her husband, James Stacy “Jim” Odom of Macon; two daughters, Lisa Winters (Greg) and Anna Gail Justice (Jack), both of Macon; son, Brad Odom (Alison) of Gainesville, Georgia; grandchildren, Sara Elizabeth Winters, Jackson Justice, Mary James Justice, and William Winters, all of Macon, and James Odom, of Gainesville; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held Friday, January 29, 2021, at 10:00 AM at Northway Church. Social distancing and masks will be required at the service. A basket will also be placed outside the Church entrance until noon on Friday for friends to leave notes of remembrance if they cannot make the service.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Northway Church, 5915 Zebulon Road, Macon, GA 31210, or the American Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

Please visit www.hartsmort.com to express condolences.

Hart’s on Cherry Street, Hart's Mortuary and Cremation Center, 765 Cherry Street, Macon, GA 31201 has charge of the arrangements.

Northway Church
5915 Zebulon Rd., Macon GA 31210
Tel: 1-478-476-1971
Web: https://www.northwaychurch.net/

American Alzheimer’s Association
225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago IL 60601
Web: http://www.alz.org