Ethel R. O’Dell

Ware Shoals – Nellie Ethel Ridgeway O’Dell, 90, widow of Joseph Benjamin O’Dell, of 380 Martin Rd, died Wednesday April 11, 2012 at Hospice Care of the Piedmont. 

Born in Laurens County, she was a daughter of the late James Casper and Nellie P. Ridgeway. She was a member of Mt. Gallagher Baptist Church and a homemaker.

Surviving are three sons; Jimmy O’Dell and wife Margaret of Wetumka AL, Randy O’Dell and wife Linda of Hollywood AL, and Kelvin O’Dell and wife Dorothy of Richmond KY, a daughter, Shirley O. Cueman and husband Glenn of Denver NC, two brothers; J.P. and Ray Ridgeway, three sisters; Onie Martin, Gladys Maddox, and Ann Seighler, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a sister, Julia Traynham.

Funeral services will be held Saturday April 14, 2012 at 2PM at Mt. Gallagher Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Marcus Bishop and Rev. Felton Cox officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 12PM. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends 1-2PM Saturday at the church prior to the service. The family is at the home. Online condolences may be made at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com

Service Details

  • Date: Saturday April 14, 2012
  • Time: 2PM
  • Place: Mt. Gallagher Baptist Church
  • Cemetery: Mt. Gallagher Baptist Church Cemetery
  • Visitation: 1-2PM prior to service at church

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