Jennifer Diane Odom

I did not share much of my life with Jennifer. We were not raised together and did not have the bond that I can see she had with others. You are lucky in a way that I am not. And though I live and grieve differently than most, please know that does not mean I have forgotten my half-sister or that last night.

Please, take care.

Jennifer, how time has passed, its been over 7 years and every one always says that it gets easier with time, it doesn't, I miss you just as bad as I did back then plus more! Every day I wish you were here to see my daughter and get to know her, every day I wish you were here to spend with your kids...... I miss you a and love you very much!

i can c no one has been writin since the last time i got on well yall need to i no its been a while since her loss but we cant forget her i love her

i miss her very much i love her if yall dont know im her daughter and we all had hard times when we heared about her loss i love her very and i cant bekive she is gone as i see other girls walking around with there moms i wish she was here and i think about how she would be so proud of me for being in cheer in basketball and i misss her so much and i try to spend alot of time with my aunt jessy cuz she is my moms sister we both wish she was here love to all the mobbs,elmores,odoms and everyone who else new her god bless

I still miss that smile and that voice. I can still here her laughing in my head. She used to always play jokes on me and tease me. The last time we hung out we laughed about our younger years. She was my sisters best friend and I was the little sister. The one that wanted to tag along.I knew her for 20 years. And have so many memories of the good times. Anyway I think of Jennifer often. Her memory will never fade.

I'm not real sure if anybody even reads this anymore... but I really wish everyone would! I truly, honestly do not want to see the memory of my sister fade away. It's been 3 years since she passed away and that dreadful night still haunts me to this day. I was there with her for 12 hours before she left us... and that was the most painful thing I ever endured. I laid with her body even after she was gone, and some might say this was sick maybe even inmoral, but I couldn't let her go. She was one of the few people that made a very huge impact on my life and I could never thank her enough... actually I never even got a chance to even let her know how much she meant to me. But deep down I think she did know. And at her memorial I let everyone else know also! I just really hope that people do read these things and people do remember Jennifer as the fun, loving person/mother/sister/daughter that she was. She meant a lot to a lot of people, and I hope everyone will keep her in their thoughts, and PLEASE keep her children in their prayers. They're growing up, and I know how tough it is not to have a parent while trying to grow. But I thank you all that were there for me, my mom, my brother, Rachal, Steve, and most of all her children. God Bless each and every one of y'all. And like I said before... may Jennifer Diane Odom always be in your thoughts and prayers!

I found out late last year that Jennifer was gone.I had known her since 1995 and she was a beacon in the night for me at that time of my life.It has been a year since I found out this horrible news and I still have problems dealing with it.I wish that I could have been there more for her but life doesn't always go the way we want it to.I'm glad Jacob (my son) and I got to see her in 2002.Jennifer,say hi to my dad,you know he loved you very much,and rememeber,you will always be my "baby girl",and I love you still.This old world was not ready for someone as beautiful as you.I will always love you. LOVE YOU ALWAYS, Dave

Jennifer,, Though it's been a year we still truly miss you. Trevor,Skyler,Taylor,&&I attend the same Church. So that is how I found out about this tragedy. My thoughts&&Prayers stay with ALL the Family. May God Bless You All... Kelsey&&Family.

Hey this is Jessi, I have so much to say and I feel this is the right and only place to say what I do have to say. Me and My sister had this special bond, I guess you could say. We were half sisters. But we never told anybody that, there were no halves in our family. We looked so much alike no one could ever tell that we had different dads. Even after she passed away, people would see her picture and ask me if that was me and I'd tell them it was my sister then they would ask me if she was my twin. LOL my twin. She was 11 yrs older than me. But people couldn't believe that, they actually thought we were twins. And I feel like a twin that has lost their other half. I was so scared that no one would want me around because I was just a bad reminder of her. I was wrong. But every time I looked in the mirror all I could see was Jennifer. And now I have come to realize that looking like Jennifer isn't a bad thing, it is the best reminder of her that I have. The last time I saw my sister we had a huge fight, so all I could do was apologize while she was in a coma, and I know she forgave me because thats how it went, we fought then made up. But this time, she forgave me but I couldn't hear her beautiful voice. She was my bestest friend in the whole wide world, and now she's gone. She didn't have anyone when she was here, but there were sooooo many people at her memorial and all I could think was "Where were these people when she needed them the most? They can't do her any good now at her funeral." Why is it that the people that you need the most only show up at your funeral? But now I have the peace of mind that my sister is being taking care of and she is no longer in pain. No more drugs, no more stealing, no more pain. But now the kids have no mommy. But I am a very strong believer that her and my dad both are up there waiting on all of us, especially their kids. Jennifer and Daddy, y'all are very much loved and missed and I can't wait to see y'all. I love y'all and may y'all rest in peace now that you are in the arms of the Lord. Love y'all, Jessica!

Hello to all. This is Jennifer's little sister, as most of you probably know. It has almost been a year now and I don't even know if any one even reads this any more, but y'all need to. We cannot let the memory of my big sister go. I miss my sister dearly as do a lot of us. She always thought that she wasn't the person that I should be looking up to. But I always knew that we all make mistakes so no matter what she was my big sister and I did look up to her. At times she was even more like a mom to me than a sister. So I have lost a very big part of my life. And not long after I lost my daddy, which hurt tremendously. I just want to thank all of you that was at that hospital with me and Doug before my mom got there and the ones that tried to be there but couldn't. I love y'all very much and thank you from the bottom of my heart, me and Doug both do. She will always be loved and missed. Thank you again for ALL of your support. Love, Jessica Collins *

Jennifer we all love and miss you. I know you and Dad are enjoying your time together y'all just went way to fast. well i love you alot.

My thoughts will always be with you. I only knew you a short time but you were an amazing person. I love you and your family and always will.

As I gathered you in my arms, I held you like you were my own, I talked with you, I sang to you, I prayed for you, I cried for you, I cared for you, I loved you and now little girl I miss you. My most sincere condolences for Jennifers children, Skylar, Trevor, Taylor~Her mother, Denise, Her father, Steve, her sisters and brother, her grandparents, Marsha and Danny, aunts, uncles, cousins and so many friends.

To all of our family, thank you for your thoughts and prayers during this time. We really appreciate your thoughtfullness. Love, Denise & Michael McDuffie

Please accept my sincerest thoughts at this hard time. She was such a beautiful girl. I guess it's true that those that shine the brightest have the shortest time here on Earth and her light was extremely bright. My heart is with you. Bonnie

To Friends and Family: For those interested, donations can be made to Fort Worth Teen Challenge P.O. Box 731 Fort Worth, TX 76101 in memory of Jennifer.

We are so sorry to hear of Jennifer's death. Please know we are thinking of you all.

Jennifer you were like the Rose beyond the wall.Near a shady wall a rose once grew,budded and blossomed in God's free light;watered and fed by morning dew,shedding its sweetness day and night.As it grew and blossomed fair and tall,slowly rising to loftier height,it came to a crevice in the wall Through which there shone a beam of light.It followed the light through the crevice-length,and unfolded itself on the other side.Shall claim of death cause us to grieve,and make our courage faint or fall?Nay,let us faith and hope receive,-The rose still grows beyond the wall,-Scattering fragrance far and wide,just as it did in days of yore;just as it did on the other side;just as it will forevermore.

I was saddened to hear what had happened to Jennifer. My thoughts are with Aunt Caroline, Denise and everyone else. If you all need anything please feel free to let me know. My prayers are with you all.

You were my very first friend. I still have that picture of us together when I was 2 years old and you were 6 months old. I will cherish it always. You will always have a special place in my heart.

You were my very first friend. I still have that picture of us together when i was 2 and you were 6 months old. I will cherish it always. You will always have a special place in my heart.

JENNIFER, "It's not what he has or had which directly expresses the worth of a person but what he is and was", to us your love will always be priceless and always be a part of us in thought, on our minds, and in our hearts for a lifetime. We love you !

Jennifer, "It is not what he has which directly expresses the worth of a person but what he is and was", your love will always be priceless to us in thought, in heart, and we will always remember and love you..

Ma the Lord be with the Odom family at this time of great need.