Lillian Odum
March 27, 1941 - April 30, 2015
Mrs. Lillian F. Shiver Odum, 74, of Graceville, FL, passed away at her home on April 30, 2015. She was born March 27, 1941, in Graceville, FL, to Willie and Callie Shiver. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Hollie R. Odum, her daughter Cynthia F. Weaver and her son-in-law David L. Houck. She is survived by her five children Chris Odum Sr., Susan Odum, Donna Houck, Holly Williams (Kevin) and Kevin Odum ( Adrienne); nine grandchildren Christopher Odum, Jr., Justine Woodburn (Scott), Ryan and Hunter Williams, Alex Houck, Braden, Raley and Colby Odum; two great-grandchildren Jasmine Odum and Desmond Woodburn. She is also survived by her brother Doyle Shiver (Jessie) and two sisters Shirley Cantu (Nazario) and Sarah Wachtendorf. She has many nieces and nephews. Lillian graduated from Graceville High School in 1959. She retired from the Holmes County School Board in 2003 after serving 25 years at Poplar Springs High School. Lillian was a member of New Home Baptist Church, Graceville, FL, where she attended faithfully for many years. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed crocheting, word search puzzles and working in her yard and flowers. Funeral service will be on Tuesday, May 5th, at 11 a.m. at New Home Baptist Church with Pastors Johnny Jones and Bryan Taylor officiating. Interment will follow in the New Home Baptist Church cemetery with James and Lipford Funeral Home of Graceville directing. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 4th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at James and Lipford Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers you may choose to make donations in Lillian's memory to New Home Baptist Church.
Mrs. Lillian F. Shiver Odum, 74, of Graceville, FL, passed away at her home on April 30, 2015. She was born March 27, 1941, in Graceville, FL, to Willie and Callie Shiver. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Hollie R. Odum,... View Obituary & Service Information