Geraldine Odum

August 28, 1949 - November 4, 2019

Geraldine Odum was born Geraldine West on August 28, 1949 in Hayti, Missouri to Mozelle West and Clifford Sanders. She was the oldest of eight children. One brother, Eugene West and grandparents, Percy West, Sr. and Mamie West preceded her in death. Geraldine was born of the Spirit of God on March 10, 1968 under the leadership of Reverend Andrew Lee Smith at Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church and was baptized in the Mississippi River on August 25, 1968. Geraldine was a member of the Young Adult Choir in her early years. Geraldine was a product of the Saint Louis Public Schools and a graduate of Beaumont High School. She was employed by the Saint Louis Public Schools until retiring in 2016. Geraldine enjoyed life to the fullest, she was fun and had an awesome personality. Her interest included singing, dancing, skating, music, reading, cooking and acts of kindness. Geraldine was a dedicated family person and always brought the family together for many family functions. Geraldine adored her two children, Angela and Devarick. She also took great pride in being a grandmother to Sheana and PJ and great grandmother to Ryleigh. Geraldine made her peaceful transition to her glorious mansion on Monday, November 4, 2019. Geraldine leaves to cherish her precious memories: husband ~ Edro Odum; her loving mother ~ Mozelle (West) Jones; her exceptional devoted daughter ~ Angela (Steven) Bailey; her joy, her son ~ Devarick Thompson; three brothers ~ Phillip Watts, Ronald (Tara) Jones and Orlandis (Alesa) Roby of El Paso, Texas; three sisters ~ Tammy Jones of Atlanta, Georgia, Pamela Sears and Evangeline Poindexter; granddaughter ~ Sheana Graham of Westmont, Illinois; grandson ~ Phillip McLaurin, Jr.; one dear special friend ~ Gwenett Gregory; one amazing, very special cousin ~ Ronnie Spencer; two goddaughters ~ Dana Ervin and Trina Hogans; one godson ~ Jermaine Scruggs; and a host of uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.