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Obituary For Odessa Hardin
Odessa Jane Brandon Hardin was born on July 17, 1944, in Bridgeport, Connecticut to the late Willis Brandon, Sr. and Leona Campbell Brandon. She departed this life on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas, North Carolina. Odessa was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She loved her family with her whole heart. Everyone treasured her smile and sweet spirit. She was educated in the Gaston County school system, graduating from Highland High School. She retired from Bali, Sara Lee Intimates, in October 1999. At an early age, she joined Friendship Baptist Church in Gastonia, NC where she faithfully attended for over fifty years. She later joined Ephesus Seventh-Day Adventist Church. At Ephesus SDA, she was an ordained Deaconess, usher, Vacation, and Sabbath School teacher. Until her health declined, Odessa devotedly cleaned the church every week. She prided herself in the church looking its best. When she was not at church, Odessa was studying the Bible and growing her relationship with the Lord. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Lucius Brandon and Willis Brandon, Jr.; one sister, Shirley Brandon; one brother-in-law, Robert Hardin; and two sisters-in-law, Hattie Hardin Burris and Evelyn Degree. She leaves to cherish fond memories of her: husband, Roger R. Hardin Jr., daughter, Tanya Stewart, and sons-in-love, Tracy Forte’, Corey Anderson, and Anthony Anderson. Grandchildren: Michaela Forte’, Kendall Forte’, Apparicious Anderson, Christian Anderson, Donyea Anderson, and Jazmine Anderson. Sisters: Phyllis Brandon Spell, Stratford, CT, Donna Brandon, New Haven, CT, and Leona Brandon-Davis, Beacon Falls, CT, Vera Hardin Holmes (Walter), Davidson, NC, Marie Hardin Kendrick, Gastonia, NC, and Lola Hardin Adams, Gastonia NC. Brother: Tony Hardin (Pandora), Gastonia, NC. God Children: Faye Bell, Gitara Robbins, Cameron Brown, and Eden Barnes and a host of other relatives and friends.
Memorial service will be held on Thursday; 6:00 p.m. at Ephesus Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 4159 Titman Rd. Gastonia, NC 28056
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Loretta McGee sent Yellow Rising for Odessa Hardin - May 25, 2022
My sincere condolences to the family. May God give you peace and comfort.
Love Loretta McGee
This is painful yet beautiful as I am so thankful to have gotten to love and be loved by this amazing woman. Her heart was so warm and kind and her smile infectious! She was the love of God personified and I will miss her hugs so much.
Welove Her but God loves her best! He never picks a flower before it's time.Clareence and Brenda.
Odessa will be missed, no more pain no more sorrow her labor in the Lord is not in vain. L.Kitty Montgomery
Heartfelt thoughts and prayers with the family. May the comfort of Lord fill your hearts with peace during this season.
To my family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Your precious mom, wife, and grandmother was a beautiful delight to always be around. She was the "REAL DEAL." She could be funny and serious at the same time. She was loving, giving, and sweet as sugar. I'm truly going to miss talking to her, praying with her, crying with her and sharing with her. Family, her quiet, gentle, meek, humble and beautiful spirit has taken her final rest in Jesus. Let's get ready and stay ready to meet Queen Odessa in our home above the sky. From my heart to your hearts, I thank you all for sharing her with me. Rest in peace my beautiful cousin who was my mom too. Love, Paula Gardin! 🙏🏽❤️
Odessa was a kind and loving person. She was a loving and kind friend.we loved her but God loved her best. We look forward to meeting her in heaven. We will miss that beautiful smile and her present in Church. Odessa will rest until Jesus come to wake her.Until then. Charles and Helen Gardin.
A loving, kind and caring woman of God. She was always available and positioned to help where there was a need. An inspiration and life coach to me. She will never be forgotten.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
