Algood Genealogy

30372. Zella Mae9 Best (Alva (Alvie) Mae8 Jenkins, Thomas Arthur7, Mary Jane6 Peeler, William A.5, Sarah Jane4 Allgood, John3, Ishmael2, Edward1) was born in Monroe Co., TN January 15, 1925. Zella died March 22, 2014 in Madisonville, Monroe Co., TN. OBIT: O'DELL, Zella Mae, age 89, of Madisonville, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, March 22, 2014 at East Tennessee Health Care. Preceded in death by son J.C. O'Dell, parents Charlie & Alva Best, brothers Verlon and Carl Best. Member of Little Tellico Baptist Church. Survivors-Daughter: Brenda O'Dell, Madisonville, Son & daughter-in-law: David & Karen O'Dell, Knoxville, Grandchildren: Tamara McCarter, Jack and David O'Dell, Eric and Todd O'Dell 4 Great Grandchildren, Several nieces & nephews, Special friends: Reba Laney and her family. Funeral 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, Biereley-Hale Chapel, Rev. Hoyt Watson officiating. Interment 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, Haven Hill Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends 6-8 P.M. Tuesday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville.

She married Jackson Charlie O'Dell JR. Jackson was born October 25,1920. Jackson was the son of Jackson Charlie O'Dell and Myrtle (___). Jackson died Janaury 24, 2011 in Tellico Plains, Monroe Co., TN. OBIT: O'DELL, Jackson, Jr., age 90, of Tellico Plains, passed away 1:15 P.M. Monday, January 24, 2011 at his home. Preceded in death by son J.C. O'Dell, parents Jackson O'Dell Sr. and Myrtle O'Dell, sisters Hazel Headrick, June Moore, Cora Henry and Lucy O'Dell. A prominent farmer in Tellico Plains, member of River of Life Church, Tellico Plains, retired from ALCOA after 42 years, veteran of U.S. Navy serving in World War II on the USS Wright in the South Pacific which was renamed in 1945 to the USS San Clemante. Survivors-Wife: DeLois Key O'Dell, Daughter: Brenda O'Dell, Madisonville, Son & daughters-in-law: Calvin David & Karen O'Dell, Knoxville, Lois O'Dell, Madisonville, 5 Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren and 1 expected in May, Sister & brothers-in-law: Annie & Junior Presley, Ohio, Jim Henry, Maryville, Brother & sister-in-law: Henry & Pearl O'Dell, Vidor, Texas, Several nieces & nephews. Funeral 8:00 P.M. Thursday, Biereley-Hale Chapel, Rev. Wayne Trentham and Rev. Mickey Payne officiating. Interment 1:00 P.M. Friday, Mt. Tabor Cemetery in Blount County with military honors. Family will receive friends 6-8 P.M. Thursday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville.

Zella Mae Best and Jackson Charlie O'Dell JR had the following children:

45948 i. Brenda10 O'Dell (LIVING).

45949 ii. David O'Dell (LIVING).

+ 45950 iii. Jackson Charlie O'Dell III was born December 10, 1946.

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