Our dear Momma Annalea Odum Gilbreath passed on to heaven Friday, November 10, 2017.
She was born July 8, 1924, to Ray and Maudie (Hill) Odum. She was married to Dwight Gilbreath on May 4, 1940, and he proceeded her in death on November 29, 1999.
Surviving she leaves behind her brother, Carroll Odum; two children, Dwight E. Gilbreath and wife Rhonda, and Marilyn Mitchell and dear friend Paul; six grandchildren, Shawn Gilbreath, Darlina C. Milda, Christine Milda, Brian Lambert and wife Judy, Robert Lambert, Sarah Willingham and husband Travis; five great-grandchildren, Seth Russell, Michelle Annalea Mercado, Jennifer Hester and husband Austin, Joshua Lambert, Hunter Willingham; a great-great grandchild, Serenity; a special sister-in-law, Doris Gilbreath; a son-in-law, Jim Lambert; and also several nephews and nieces which she cherished.
Annalea is proceeded in death by her parents, Ray and Maudie Odum; husband, Dwight Gilbreath; a daughter, Carolyn Lambert; a son-in-law, Bill Mitchell; a grandchild, Deanna Heal; two brothers, Claude L. Odum, Sr.and Edward Odum; two nephew, Walter Odum and Claud L.”Hoss” Odum, Jr.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to her friend Shirley Katz, her lady friends at Stonebridge Care Center, the staff at Stonebridge Care Center and many extended family members.
Annalea will be missed by one and all!
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 13, 2017, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, 10:30 a.m, at Pate Funeral Home with burial to follow services at the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery, Benton, IL.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Benton Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry and the Activity Fund at the StoneBridge Care Center, and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Online condolences can be given at www.patefhcom.
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