Mary Odell

Mary Odell, 101, of Big Spring, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery at 11:30 a.m.

Mary was born August 3, 1924 in Big Spring, Texas to Walter Preston Hildreth and Etma Mae Hockerston. Mary loved gardening and spending time in the yard enjoying nature. She was an entrepreneur at heart and owned her own business. When she wasn’t busy nurturing her green thumb or her business, Mary loved being at church and participating in mission programs.

She is survived by her sons Ron Odell (Patsy) and David Odell (Susan). Her grandchildren Michele Daniels (Robert), Matthew Odell, and Samantha Johnson (Andrew). Her great-grandchildren Amy Tracey, Cailynn White, Joshua Weaver, and Phillip Weaver. Her Great-great-grandchildren Laney Ann Ballew. Her sister Libby Gilmore, and numerous other relatives, and many special friends.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, W.C Odell, her granddaughter Danisha Tracey, her parents Walter and Etma Hildreth, as well as 3 brothers and 4 sisters.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch and Gilbreath Funeral Home.  Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com

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