Eulala Crum O'Dell

Eulala Crum O'Dell May 14, 1926 - January 24, 2010 Eulala Crum O'Dell, passed away at her home Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 3:12 am, after a lengthy illness. She was 83 and had been a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church for a great many of those years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, W. M. "Budge" O'Dell. She is survived by her son, Joy Drew O'Dell, wife Cathy, daughter, Jan O'Dell Gregg, four grandchildren, Julie C. Gregg, Joey David O'Dell, wife Lisa, Jeffery Donald O'Dell and William Bradley O'Dell all of Newport. Bradley is currently in England studying at Cambridge University on a scholarship. She is also survived by great grandchildren, Sara and Michael Johnson and Julie and Dewayne Seay all of Newport. Eulala had three precious great-great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Ethan Johnson and Hunter Seay, all of Newport; one sister, Ella Ruth James; sisters-in-law, Ruby Crum, Edna Crum, Kay O'Dell, Kathleen O'Dell, and Loretta Barnes all of Newport, Sally Crum of Walland, TN; several nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. She is also survived by special extended family members, Kim Huff of Dandridge, Joel, Charles and Katura Gregg of Newport, David Gregg and wife Emily of Mt. Juliet, TN. She is also preceded in death by her parents, P. N. Crum, Sr. and Ella Caldwell Crum; sisters, Argell Britt, Lavada Ball, Reppie Crum, Mae O'Dell and infant sister Roxy; brothers, P.N. Crum, Jr., Roy, Lester, John F. , Troy and Fred Crum and very special friend Wayne Lowery. The family would like to thank and make special mention of "several Angels here on Earth", Betty Wines and Barbara Crum, devoted caregivers. Charlie Grooms, Danese Ball, Abby Provencal, the most compassionate nurses, for all their help in providing comfort at home; also Chaplin Scott Gorrell for his comforting words and prayers (Smoky Mountain Home Health and Hospice) Eulala received the best of care from all, which made her transition much easier. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Monday, January 25, 2010 in Manes Funeral Home Chapel, with funeral services to follow at 8:00 pm with Rev. Michael Johnson and Rev. Scott Gorrell officiating. Burial will be 11:00 am Tuesday, January 26, 2010 in the Mantooth Cemetery. Family and friends may sign the guest register on line at: www.manesfuneralhome.com. Manes Funeral Home in charge.