Gloretta Ann Odom

Gloretta (Glo) Ann Odom stepped into eternity and into the arms of Jesus on Friday, March 5, 2021. Celebration of her life of 85 years will be at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at First Baptist Church. The family will host a visitation from 5:00 - 6:30 pm on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at Sanders Funeral Home. Glo, a Lubbock native, married her college sweetheart, James D. Odom, on April 8, 1955. They would have celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary next month. Early in their marriage, she worked as a secretary for the Geophysicist at Stanolind Oil Company, while learning how to be a supportive and encouraging coach's wife. Three years into their marriage, they welcomed their first child, Pam. In 1962, James took his first head coaching job in Petersburg. A few months before making the move, they welcomed their second daughter, Patti. Two years later, Glo and James moved back to Lubbock for James' second and final head coaching job at Monterey High School. Glo's gift for hospitality and generosity helped create close lifelong friendships among the coaching staff families. Years later, Glo also worked as an administrative assistant for Lubbock ISD at both Monterey High School and Mackenzie Junior High. She used her gifts to selflessly serve others and bring joy to so many. She sewed beautiful clothes for her daughters and created recipes that warmed the soul. Glo loved to serve in her church and community. At both Monterey Baptist and First Baptist Church, Glo and James taught Sunday School to youth, sponsored youth choir, and organized and hosted social gatherings and game nights for all. Everyone that came left feeling loved and welcome. She felt most comfortable working behind the scenes, not seeking recognition or credit for herself. Glo served her community in numerous ways as President of the Sherick Advisory Board, Treasurer for the Lubbock Women's Club, Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae Treasurer and Rush Board Member, Chairwoman for the Women's Division for the Chamber of Commerce, and Covenant Hospital Auxiliary Volunteer. Glo loved to travel with family and friends to the cabin in Ruidoso and experience new adventures camping in their travel trailer. She lived life to the fullest, loved to laugh, and was present in every moment with friends and her family. Glo exemplified the character of a Proverbs 31 woman, "'Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.' Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised." Glo is survived by her loving husband, James, and her two daughters: Pam Leftwich and husband, Larry, of Lubbock, Texas, and Patti Mosser and husband, Rickey, of Leander, Texas. She was a devoted "Nana" to two grandchildren of whom she was extremely proud: Jay Leftwich and wife, Megan, of Dallas, Texas, and Jennifer Coddou and husband, Patrick, of Fort Worth, Texas; and 5 great grandchildren: Landry, Jude, and Ty Leftwich, and Madeleine and Georgia Coddou. A special thank you for the love, compassion, and excellent care shown to Glo and her family during this difficult time to: • Synergy HomeCare of Lubbock • Hospice of the South Plains In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Glo may be made to: Sherick Memorial Home 2502 Utica Avenue Lubbock, Texas 79407

Gloretta Ann Odom

October 5, 1935 - March 5, 2021