Karen L. O’Dell

Karen L. O’Dell, 62, of Republic, passed away June 3, 2021. She was born Jan. 29, 1959, in East Palestine, Ohio to Harry and Janice (Rodrick) Weaver.
O’Dell graduated from high school and enlisted in the US Navy. She honorably served her country for four years active duty and two years active reserved, from 1979-1984. She married Gary O’Dell on May 15, 1981, and this union was blessed with three daughters, Krystin, Amanda and Heather.
She was a devoted mother and wife, always putting everyone else’s needs above hers. She was everyone’s mother, even to her co-workers at Greene County Sherriff’s Office. She worked for Greene County Sheriff’s Office since 2016, and she worked for the Warrant’s Division for five years prior of her service with the Sheriff’s Office.
O’Dell is preceded in death by her father, Harry Weaver and a sister, Cheryl Wallace.
O’Dell is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Gary O’Dell, daughters, Krystin O’Dell, Amanda O’Dell and Heather O’Dell, five grandchildren, Landon O’Dell, Khloe-ann Hager, Dean Hager, Ronin Hager and Lucas O’Dell, her mother, Janice Weaver, two brothers, Bob Weaver and Michael Weaver, her four-legged baby, Izzy, as well as nieces, nephews and other extended family and countless friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks (620 W Republic Rd, Springfield, MO 65807 or at www.bcfo.org). A private family memorial will be held.