Letha Odom, 68, of Ruston, Louisiana went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 2, surrounded by her loving family after a short courageous battle with bile duct cancer.
Letha was a woman whose faith, family, and friends were the cornerstones of her life. She faced every challenge with grace and strength, trusting God through it all. She loved her family deeply and made sure everyone around her felt cared for and included. Her kindness, laughter, and warm smile made her a friend to everyone she met – she never knew a stranger and made everyone feel like family.
Born in Vicksburg, Mississippi, she came from humble beginnings and went on to build a successful 25-year career as an insurance agent in Ruston, forming lasting relationships with clients who often became dear friends.
Letha is survived by her best friend and spouse of 50 years, Bruce Odom, children Kyle Odom and Kurt and wife Kristin Odom, grandchildren Kyla Odom, Wyatt Odom and Bella Odom and siblings Jeana Cockerham and Susie Branch who will carry her love and lessons with them always. She was preceded in death by parents Minnie Rose Branch and Otho Branch.
A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, November 8 at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church at 200 South Trenton St. in Ruston, Louisiana with Senior Pastor Chris Craig officiating. Family and friends are invited to gather and share memories of the incredible woman she was.
Philippians 4:6: Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
