Deona (Smith) Odom
December 27, 1944 - October 10, 2020
Deona (Smith) Odom, 75, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 10th. Born in Clarksdale, Mississippi, Deona resided in Syracuse for most of her life. She worked for several years in the healthcare industry, as well as in childcare and was a foster grandparent at Elmcrest Children’s Center. Deona was predeceased by her parents, J.D. and Juanita Smith; sisters, Bernice Smith Whittle and Pearl Smith Willis; brother, William Smith. Survivors include her daughter, Jestine (Joseph) Jones; son, Timothy (Kamala) Odom; sisters, Rachel (David) Werts, Annette White, and Myrtle Days; brother, J.D. (Rose) Smith, Jr.; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Calling hour: Saturday, October 17th, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at FARONE & SON Inc Funeral Home, 1500 Park Street. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the family. Please send all contributions and flowers to the funeral home.
Deona (Smith) Odom, 75, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 10th. Born in Clarksdale, Mississippi, Deona resided in Syracuse for most of her life. She worked for several years in the healthcare industry, as well as in childcare... View Obituary & Service Information