Judy O Dell

My Life Story Judy Ann O’Dell formerly of Twin Falls, Idaho passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Meridian, Idaho on November 18, 2015 surrounded by her loving daughter, Julie and son-in-law, Wes Powell. Judy Ann was born October 17, 1949 to Lewis S. Adams and Lena E. Metzler Adams. She was the 5th child of seven. Judy attended school in Buhl and Wendell, Idaho graduating from Wendell High School in 1968. On June 1, 1970 she married Jack O’Dell, they were blessed with their daughter, Julie Ann. Judy moved to Twin Falls after graduation starting work at Gem Linen Supply then working at Kellwood Panty Hose Factory until they closed. She returned to Gem Linen Supply, which became American Pride, until she retired. Judy who always had a smile enjoyed garage sales and had a huge collection of birds and “goose” figurines. In her last days she loved to work on search a word puzzles. She is survived by her daughter, Julie and son-in-law, Wes Powell; brothers: Walter (Joyce) Adams of Meridian, Lester (Ilene) Adams of Filer and Ronnie Adams of Filer; sisters: Mary (Dennis) Froeming of Payette and Ima Jean (Jim) Head of Twin Falls. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Jack O’Dell; her parents, Lewis and Lena Adams, and brother, Rickie Adams. Julie would like to thank the doctors and staff at St. Luke’s Meridian for the care and understanding given to her mother. Also a huge thank you to all at Horizon Hospice for their dedication to her momma. An informal memorial gathering will be held for family and friends from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturday, November 28th at Accent Funeral Home, 1303 N. Main St., Meridian. Remembrances may be left for the family online at www.AccentFuneral.com. Services are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Meridian. Long live the Queen of Word Search, you will be greatly missed.