Birth date: Mar 4, 1967 Death date: Nov 1, 2015
Tina Marie O'Dell, 48, of Alliance, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2015 at 1:32 a.m. surrounded by her family. Born on March 4, 1967 in Alliance, Ohio to Donald and Barbara J. (Wehner) O'Dell, she lived in Alliance for all of Read Obituary
I worked with Tina at WDC, She was a wonderful girl with a big heart and a even bigger singing voice. She brought joy to all who knew her, and I will truly miss her. Heavens choir gained an Alto with great "verbrotto" . And we all lost a shining light. My sincere sympathy to her family. Melanie May
I will miss seeing Tina at the summer concerts at the Caboose parking lot downtown. She was a joy to watch because she loved the music so much. My sympathy to her family and friends.
Jennifer Crist
So sad about the loss of my friend and coworker Tina. I will always remember her singing for all of us on holidays and she always made us smile and laugh . She was a great dancer.We will all miss her greatly . Prayers for her and her family.
Hello.My name is Heidi Yeager. I wanted to let you know I am so sorry for your loss. I used to be a resident out at Altercare nursing home. Then I left and came back, voluntered . I remember Tina helping me and the other residents out with the singing. Especially the old rugged cross. I loved how she would emphasize the part and harmonize on laying her trophies down. And now she has. And she has gained her crown. Praise God. She was very precious. And I am glad I had a chance to know her, and look forward to seeing her again. I am deeply sorry . My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear O'Dell Family,
I am so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful daughter and sister as Tina was. From 1970-1975, I taught at the Union Avenue Methodist Church site and met Tina in Mrs. Zucchero's Pre-School Class. As I recall, even at such a young age, Tina was already quite verbal and the social director of the school.
Some students are memorable and some are impossible to forget. Tina was the latter. She had such an exuberant personality, one couldn't help feeling happy after an encounter with sweet, funny, perceptive Tina. She could tell if a person was feeling down and as I remember her, she'd ask what was wrong.
It would do the world good to have more "Tinas," in it. Her honesty and bluntness, but always kind, would certainly inprove life.
I can only smile when I think of that adorable child, who remained herself. I know this because I did meet up with her, and you, Barbara, at Green Farms in Alliance one time; I think it was in the '90's. Also, she was rehearsing for a play at Walsh College and I saw her there. Both times were long after I knew her in school, but seeing her again took me back to that time as she was still the same loving person; also very funny and I love to laugh!
You are a lucky family. We all should have a Tina in our life. She made the world a better place. Her beautiful dresses, (Mom always sent her in her finest), bouncy curls, deep voice, and words for every occasion, were just the packaging of a beautiful soul.
God Bless Tina Marie O'Dell. Thank you for crossing my path. You made a difference in my life.
I laughed out loud when I read, "Nobody was a stranger." I cannot count the times she walked up to visitors in the school to introduce herself, "My name is Tina Marie O'Dell. What's your name?" I am sure I was on the receiving end of that introduction when I met her for the first tiime.
My sympathy to all of you. I know it's cliche', but, you have so many good memories of your sweet girl, I hope they ease your pain in her absence. Missing her means loving her.
Sincerely,.
Susan Bruhn, or as you knew me then, Miss Sue Spear
Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday.
