Ouita O'Dell
September 8, 1923 ~ October 31, 2017
Ouita Skidmore Dailey O'Dell, of Grapeland, Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, the 31st day of October, 2017 at the age of 94 at her residence. Ouita was born on the 8th day of September, 1923 in Grapeland, Texas to Arwine Skidmore and Cora Estell. She was a homemaker and member of the First Baptist Church in Grapeland.
Mrs. O'Dell is preceded in death by her first husband, Henry H Dailey, Jr.; second husband, O. B. O'Dell; sister, Gwen Skidmore Walton.
Ouita O'Dell is survived by her daughters, Carman Richburg and husband Than of Grapeland, Texas, Ruth Ann Dailey of Grapeland, Texas, Carolyn Page of Arlington, Texas; sons, Henry Dailey of Arlington, Texas, Tommy Dailey of Sedona, Arizona, David O'Dell of Dallas, Texas; brother, John Skidmore of Arlington, Texas; grandchildren, David Richburg, Jason Richburg, Brandon Richburg, Rustin Richburg, LynnAnn Bryant and seven great grandchildren.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from six o'clock until eight o'clock in the evening on Thursday, the 2nd day of November, 2017 at First Baptist Church in Grapeland.
Funeral services for Ouita O'Dell will be conducted at four o'clock in the afternoon on Friday, the 3rd day of November, 2017 at First Baptist Church in Grapeland with Rev. Bill Denham, David Richburg, Jr., and Rev. Larry Bogan officiating. Interment will follow in Grapeland City Cemetery.
Honored to serve as pallbearers are David Richburg, Jason Richburg, Brandon Richburg, Rustin Richburg, Dawson Richburg and Paul Bryant. Honorary pallbearers will be David Walton, Ralph Walton, Jr., Maurice Walton, Paul Walton, Balis Dailey, Jay Helm, John Gregory, Neil Sheridan and Bill Willis.
Funeral services for Ouita Skidmore Dailey O'Dell are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas.
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Our deepest sympathy to all the Family
from Stan, Dian, and Kevin McSwane
A true Lady in every sense of the word. She had such a quiet, gentle spirit, if I could even become one half the lady she was, I would consider myself complete. Thank you for allowing me to know you Ms. Ouita. I know you have already heard those words we all strive to hear one day, “Well done, My good and faithful servant.â€
A true Lady in every sense of the word. She had such a quiet, gentle spirit, if I could even become one half the lady she was, I would consider myself complete. Thank you for allowing me to know you Ms. Ouita. I know you have already heard those words we all strive to hear one day, “Well done, My good and faithful servant.â€
A Dignity in White Pedestal Arrangement was sent on November 2, 2017
Some people come into our lives, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never the same. This was true of Aunt Ouita. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Love, Elaine & Janet Frazier, Darlene & Royce Divin
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Dear Carmen, Ruth Ann, Henry, and Tommy,
I will always remember your mom as my favorite aunt. After the Dailey reunions were over, Mazie and I would sometimes spend the night at your home. One time your mom had some fabric and a pattern for pajamas for us to share (but not Henry or Tommy). I don’t know why that stuck in my mind. I just had a sense of Aunt Ouita as a very caring, thoughtful person who loved children.
When Mazie and I learned that Aunt Ouita was living in Arlington, we called her and visited her. She was as adorable and gracious as ever. The best reunion was 2016, I think. Aunt Ouita was there, Carmen was there, and Ruth Ann was there. Now I call that a blast from the past. I had seen Tommy at other previous reunions, and he was as charming as ever.
Memories are wonderful, and some of the best ever were made in Grapeland, Texas. I love you and I’m so sorry for you loss. No one could ever take her place. By the way, Ruth Ann, do you still arrange your closet by dresses, skirts, blouses, slacks, and colors?
Love and condolences,
Mary Louise
An A Garden Path was ordered on November 2, 2017
A special lady! So sorry for your loss.
A Designers Choice was ordered on November 3, 2017
Our hearts will always be with you.
-Charlie and Madge
My condolences to the family of Mrs Odell. May you find comfort in God’s promise (John 5::28,29) and may the happy memories support you during this difficult time.