Marcia Lynn Oden, 59, of Lawrencville, passed away in her home on December 16, 2023. Born on September 14, 1964, in Raceland, La., her life was a beacon of warmth and love. Her home was a sanctuary, her arms a refuge, and her heart embodied the verse she lived by: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13).
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Predeceased by her husband, Lewis Perry Oden, and her parents, James Preston Tipton and Frances Geraldine Walston, Marcia’s nurturing spirit lives on through her siblings: Carrie and E.J. Lefort, David and Christina Tanner, James and Dorothy Tipton, Joey and Rani Norman, Kevin Combs, Lonnie Tanner, Patricia Coker, and Sherrie and Chris Pitre.
A devoted mother, she is survived by Jolene (JoJO) and Yunus Sayed of Lawrerencville; her sons Robert (Lindsey) Oden of San Francisco and Jerod (Tabitha) Oden and Justin Oden, both of Flomaton, Ala. She was a grandmother to ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Despite facing over six battles with cancer and the loss of the love of her life, Marcia’s faith never wavered. Her life was a testament to the strength and peace found in her steadfast belief.
Marcia’s funeral service was on December 23, followed by interment at Flomaton Cemetery.
The survivors mourn the loss of Marcia but take heart in the knowledge that her legacy is not in tangible achievements, but in the indelible mark of love, she left on every life she touched. We will carry her memory with us, finding strength and solace in the values she imparted. Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.
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