Billie Cole Odum-Louthen

Billie Odum-Louthen, age 76, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2017, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Billie was a native of Washington County, Va.

This is in memory of our mother, Billie who loved us unconditionally. Many were touched by her gentle spirit. She was a mother and a friend to all who knew and loved her. We will miss you mom, may you live on in our hearts forever.

She was predeceased by her parents, John William and Bertha Dye Cole; and sister, Betty Fraley. She is survived by her son, Curtis Odum of Abingdon; daughters, Pam Smith and Jodie Kite and husband, Ben; sister, Vicki Cole of Meadowview, Va.; granddaughter, Natasha Smith of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; great-grandchildren, Justice Blocker of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Jonathan Knowlin of Bristol, Va., and Landon Odum of Abingdon, Va.; niece, Lisa Fraley of Abingdon Va.; great nephew, Dylan Presnell and daughter, Dakon; and nephew, Cole Dickenson, all of Abingdon, Va.

A celebration of life will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, November 30, 2017, at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service. Visitation will be held on Wedneday, November 29, 2017, at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service from 6 until 8 p.m.

Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guestbook. The family of Billie Odum-Louthen is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276-623-2700).