Graveside service for Odell Pollard, 72, of Opelika, AL, will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Garden Hills Cemetery, 1218 Frederick Road, Opelika, AL, 36801, Elder James Q. Smith will officiate.
Mrs. Pollard, who passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 at the Bethany House in Auburn, AL, was born February 28, 1949 in Macon County, Alabama.
Public viewing for Mrs. Pollard will be Friday, April 2, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
She leaves to cherish her memory: one son, Damon Nelms (Colthilda Ligon) of Opelika, AL; two grandchildren, Brittany Spinks of Auburn, AL and Jacob Nelms of Opelika, AL; two god-grandchildren, Fashonda Spinks Frazier and Quwanda Spinks; one great granddaughter, Jarriya Spinks of Auburn, AL; one aunt, Lillian Ross of Detroit, MI; special cousins, Loretta Ross of Opelika, AL and Minnie (Carnell) Jackson of Opelika, AL; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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My mother and iI offer our sincerest condolences to the family of Odell Ross Pollard. We were shocked to hear of her passing. Ms. Pollard would call my mother 2-3 times a day to check on her and would call me if she was unable to reach her. If for some reason she missed her morning call my mother would tell me, "I haven't heard from Odel today".
My mother was very good friends with Odel's mother, whom she refers to as one of the nicest people she every knew. That friendship extended to Odel for which she felt the same about. We both feel that we have lost a member of our family. As I said earlier we were shocked to hear of her passing just yesterday. She had a heart of gold. May she Rest In Peace.
Arnessa Leverett, Montgomery, Al. Josephine Thomas
So sorry for your loss Damon may God Bless you and keep you. Rest on Ms. Odell.
RIP will always remember the good old days in the neighborhood growing up. You will surely be missed. Praying for peace for your loved ones.
Grammy as my Daughter Brittany and my grands called you, I'm so thankful for the love and compassion you always showed my girls and grands, may you RIH and know that you were loved unconditionally. My daughter was the lucky one, she had 31yrs of unconditional love and support from someone she admired with all her heart. Praying for all of the family. Pam Spinks
Comfort to your family's. Thought s and prayers wit y'all.
Julia Rowell-Finley & Family
Our deepest sympathies are extended to the family of Odell Ross Pollard. May God grant you peace during this period of grief.
Class of 1968- J.W. Darden High School
Dearest family of Odell, I would like to express my deepest sympathy for our loss. Odell and I graduate from high school in 1968. We were neighbors and best friends. I matriculated to college and she went into the work force. Although we didn't see each other often, the friendship remained fresh and loving. Brenda Melton -Peacock, Gerri Peacock-Harvey, and Dr. Jennifer Peacock- Dothan, AL and New York
Always love you my dear. Clarence Pollard
Damon. I'm so sorry for your lost. Death is our enemy and nothing can prepare us for it. Please remember what our heavenly said at Revelation 21:3,4 when death will be no more. That's something we all can look forward too. Bernice Zachery
My condolences to the Pollard, Nelms, and Spinks family (Damon and Brittany). As the days surpass know I am and will continue to pray for you always, that God will consistently be with you and guide your steps each and every day. Much love and respect always.
*Gerald Stephens ~ Auburn, AL
From Eddie and Rebecca Flakes, Las Vegas, NV:
We extend our condolences to the family of Odell Nelms. May God bless you with peace and strength to help you get through this difficult time. You family is in our prayers.
We extend our condolences to the family of Odell Nelms. May God bless you with peace and strength to help you get through this difficult time. You family is in our prayers.
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