WILMINGTON — Odis G. Jarman, 91, went to heaven Saturday, March 2, 2019.
She was born Jan. 30, 1928, in Wilmington to Janie B. Rourk and W.S. Rourk Sr., who both preceded her in death. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Grady E. Jarman Sr.
She retired from F.W. Woolworth. She was a member of Lake Forest Baptist Church and the Goodtimers Band. She loved her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, Duke College Basketball and her relationship with the Lord. She loved to travel with her family and decorating her yard for holidays. She won awards for the best yard in Wilmington. She was well known for her cheesecakes and broccoli cornbread. She loved to shop and drink coffee.
She is survived by her son, Grady E. Jarman Jr., and his wife, Joyce of Atkinson; two daughters, Belinda D. Lawson, and her late husband of Wilmington, Robert A. Lawson; Cathy J. Anderson, and her husband, Jay, of Atkinson; grandchildren, Kelli J. Hines, Melvin Debose Jr., Grady Jarman III, Samuel Jarman, Sabrina Jarman, Alex Jarman, Nicole Dennis, James Anderson Jr., Donna Poyner and Jeanie Anderson, 14 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 5, at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral & Cremation Service. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 6, at Lake Forest Baptist Church with Pastor Burt Vezina and Deacon Bill Penny officiating. Burial will follow at a later date in Wilmington National Cemetery.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Elderhaus at Greenfield Lake; Lower Cape Fear Hospice; and caregiver, Christina Williamson.
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