Minnie Elizabeth "Betty" (Knight) Odom, age 96, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021, at Jones County Rest Home in Ellisville, MS.

Betty was born January 30, 1925, in Sanford, MS, the daughter of G.H. and Pearl Knight.  She was married to Hubert Odom in 1978 and lived in Petal, MS several years and later lived in Ellisville, MS.  She was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Laurel.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband Hubert, sister Pearl Welborn, brother George Knight, stepbrothers Paul and H.D. Wade, and stepsisters Jewel Jefcoat and Florence Thornton.

She is survived by a brother John Knight of Laurel, several nieces and nephews and special friends Marilyn McDonnieal and Frances Ware.

A Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery with burial to follow. Pallbearers will be her family and friends.

Bro. Harold Floyd will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel is in   charge of arrangements. (601) 649-3342.

Online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapellaurel.com