A new star now shines in heaven. Kathryn H. Dressler Odom, 93, of Lumberton, went to be with the Lord Friday, November 30, 2007 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital surrounded by her husband and friends.
Born September 8, 1914 in Dothan, Alabama, she was the youngest of five children, daughter of Jeremiah Edgar and Julia Ann States Dressler. She was secretary to Pastor Woytek at Bethlehem Lutheran Church for many years. She was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Lumberton until the church closed, and then joined Redeemer Lutheran Church in Beaumont. She was involved in women's church groups, volunteered at Sabine Oaks Home, and held local and state offices in National Association of Parliamentarians. She enjoyed travel, dancing, and cooking.
She is survived by her husband of twenty-seven years, Fred Odom of Lumberton; daughter, Julie Ann Campbell; step-son, Jerome Guilbeau; step-daughter, Peggy Schmoll; ten grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Beaumont under the direction of Broussard's, 1605 North Major, Beaumont, with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A gathering of her family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening, December 4, 2007 at the mortuary.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions in her memory to Redeemer Lutheran Church, 4330 Crow Road, Beaumont, Texas 77706 or Sabine Oaks Home, 1945 Pennsylvania Avenue, Beaumont, Texas 77701.
