Goldie L. O'Dell

November 3, 1917 - April 15, 2018

Goldie L. O’Dell of Okemos formerly of Mason passed away April 15, 2018. Goldie was a loving mother, grandmother and friend who will be missed because of the many lives she touched. She was born in St. Johns, Michigan to the late Clyde and Nora (Foster) Johnson on November 3, 1917. Goldie was a stay at home wife and proud mother of two daughters. She was very artistic and creative. Goldie enjoyed painting with watercolors and even had a small ceramic business at her home where she had a kiln and molds to make the ceramics. Goldie enjoyed working in her flower garden, camping and fishing and traveling with her late husband. She was very devout in her faith and a longtime member of St. James Catholic Church in Mason. She is survived by her daughters, Janet Mae (Dale) Swiler and Maryanne Reed; 8 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George T. on June 12, 2001. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by The Reverend Fr. Kusitino Cobona on Thursday, April 19, 2018, 1:00 p.m. at St. James Catholic Church, Mason. Rite of Committal will follow at N. Eagle Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church Thursday from 12-1:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be given to St. James Catholic Church. Arrangements by the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge.