Obituary of Laura L Odell

Laura L. (Milleman) Odell, 91, went to be with the Lord on September 26, 2016 at Crouse Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Laura was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 68 years, C. John Odell in February of 2015 and her younger sister Ruth Beaty. Surviving are her devoted children Elaine (Richard Blay) of Roann, Indiana, Randy (Melanie) Odell of Atwood, Indiana, Craig (Rhonda) Odell of Homer and Debbie Bleck of Homer. Also surviving are her siblings; Lois Wylie , Clark (Carma) Milleman, Von (Janet) Milleman & Clair (Thelma) Milleman, 12 grandchildren; 16+ great & great-grand children & special friends Jack & Louise Thornton. For many years, Laura enjoyed serving the children with the Homer Intermediate School District food services. An avid crocheter, Laura volunteered her talents to the Cortland Community Senior Center donating hand-made blankets, hats and mittens as well as helping finish furniture made by her husband. Laura enjoyed bowling where she was inducted into the Cortland County Bowlers Hall of Fame, camping, bird-watching, traveling, gardening, fishing, watching Syracuse University Football, the Yankees and "her" NY Mets. Calling hours will be held Thursday from 5-7 pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home 9 Lincoln Ave. Funeral Services will be held 10:00 am Friday at the Funeral Home with the Reverend Cathy Lee officiating. interment will follow in Atwater Cemetery Homer. To offer online condolences ,visit www.wrightbeard.com