Donna Lee O'Dell

Donna Lee O'Dell, age 78, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 25, 2016. She was born May 4, 1937 in Downey, California to Everett Cooper Fox and Martha Louise Dougherty Fox; their only child. She came to Holbrook, Arizona in 1943 with her family to run the Central Auto Court; now known as the Pow Wow Trading Post. She attended 1st grade at Sheldon School where she met and made many life-long friends. At Holbrook High School she was active in the Drum and Bugle Corps and as a cheerleader. She graduated in 1955 and has stayed in contact with many of the friends that she had at the high school.She met and married "JW" on his 19th birthday; they have been married for 60 years. She dedicated her life to her family; her kids, grandkids and the kids in Holbrook who thought of her as "mom." She loved everyone! She enjoyed the simple things in life. She loved Holbrook and the history and enjoyed sharing her knowledge of the town. The family would appreciate donations being made to the Holbrook Historical Society in her name.Donna is survived by her husband: John "JW" O'Dell of Holbrook, 4 children: Michael (Marty) O'Dell, Murry (the late Jeri) O'Dell, Mark (Sally) O'Dell and Robin (Paul) Gonzales all of Holbrook. 9 grandchildren: Eric, Brenda, Aaron, Roxanne, Dezmond, Toni, Chad, Dustin and Danny and 5 great grandchildren.Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 8, 2016 at 10:00 am at the Holbrook First Assembly of God, 500 Mission Lane in Holbrook, Arizona. There will be no viewing. Burial will follow at the Holbrook Cemetery.  Arrangements were handled by Owens Livingston Mortuary in Holbrook, Arizona.