Mary E. O'Dell

Mary E. O’Dell, age 92, of Bristol, TN went to be with the Lord, Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Broadmore Senior Living. She was a native and lifelong resident of Bristol. Mary was active in bowling for many years. She was employed by Washington Trust and Savings and retired after 51 years. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny Andrew and Isabel Booher O’Dell; a sister, Hazel O’Dell Hjelm and a brother, James O’Dell. Survivors include two nieces, Laura Barbrey of Bristol, TN and Mary Ashmore of Greenville, SC; three great-nephews, Aaron Barbrey, John Ashmore and Bryan Barbrey. The family would like to extend a special thanks to friends of Mary, Barrie Smith and Linda Earhart. The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, December 28, 2017 in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Smith officiating. The burial will follow in Shipley Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 – 1:45 P.M., Thursday, prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Faith Lutheran Church, 2909 Weaver Pike, Bristol, TN 37620 Condolences and memories may be left for the family at akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home is serving the O’Dell family.Read Obituary