Obituary – Linda Rae O’Dell – Christopher

Linda Rae O’Dell, 67, of Christopher, passed away October 25, 2014 at Herrin Hospital, in Herrin, IL.

Linda was born April 26, 1947, in Benton, the daughter of Carlos Toney and Bertha (Armstrong) Toney.

She was a homemaker and a member of South Side Baptist Church, in Christopher, IL.

Linda married Willis Jackson O’Dell on Feb. 17, 2003 and he preceded her in death.

She is survived by children Crystal (Terry) Boner, of Herrin, IL; on grandchild, Tabatha Broy, of Freeman Spur, IL; one great-grandchild, Danielle Broy; sisters Sue Martin, of West Frankfort, IL, Ella Mae (Mike) Swanson, Bradenton, FL; nieces and nephews, Tricia (Ohman) Dick, of Christopher, IL, Tony (Rene) Martin, of Seattle, WA, Nancie (David) Klein, of St. Genevieve, MO and Mark (Linda) Mabrey, of Evansville, IN.  She is also survived by one great niece and one great nephew.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher, IL.  Visitation will be on Tuesday, Octobert 28, 2014 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Harrison Cemetery in Buckner.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association and will be accepted at the funeral home

Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  For more information go to gilbertfuneralhomes.com

 

 

 

 

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