Janie Ruth Coale Odom, 95, of East Brewton, died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018 at a local nursing facility after an extended illness.
Mrs. Odom was a native and lifelong resident of Brewton who worked as a stenographer with the Alabama State Employment Office for 20 years. A strong supporter of the United Methodist Children's Home, opening her home to children in need in this area, she was a member of Brewton First United Methodist Church.
The funeral was held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 13, at Union Cemetery with Rev. Bobby Ellisor officiating. Burial followed with Craver's Funeral Home directing.
Mrs. Odom is survived by two sons, Donald (Sheila) Odom of East Brewton and Tom (Sarah) Odom of Brewton; one daughter, Jane Ann (Roger) Johnson of Cantonment; one brother, George Coale of Brewton; five grandchildren; and numerous of great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Odom was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Levi Odom; and her parents, Sam and Janie Moore Coale.
