Vera Louise Skinner Odom, 92, passed away on January 9, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on March 21, 1933, in Lawrence County, TN. Vera was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a homemaker and an active member of Immanuel Baptist Church, where she loved serving the Lord in many capacities throughout her life.
Vera was preceded in death by her parents, James Lawrence Skinner and Cannie Roselle Beck Skinner; her husband, Charles Odom; son, Mark Odom; and sister, Valeria Martin. She is survived by two sons, Mike (Lesa) Odom and Steven Odom; one daughter, Melanie (Thomas) Wilkins; and daughter-in-law, Patti Odom. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Roxanne (Keith) Perry, Casey (Tara Beth) Odom, Jenny (Josh) Bridges, KeriBeth (Corben) Atkins, and Austin Odom; twelve great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Vera was blessed with a wonderful group of caregivers, Andrea, Cathy, Jamie, Kalee, Margaret, Sandra S., Sandra M., and TaraBeth. She loved spending time with her family, cooking for family gatherings, hiking in the woods with her grandchildren, and holding and reading to her great-grandchildren.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, and the family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 2:00 PM Sunday, January 11, 2026, with interment to follow at Mimosa Cemetery in Lawrenceburg, TN. The family suggests memorials be made to Immanuel Baptist Church. Condolences may be sent by way of their website at www.nealfuneralhome.net. Vera will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
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