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Daily Oklahoman, The 
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 
May 15, 2007

Odessa Rickey, born 4/12/1923 to Dwight and Jewel Smith, passed away May 13, 2007. A lifelong resident of Oklahoma City, Odessa was preceded in death by Ralph, her husband of 59 years.

She is survived by her children, Chris, James, Robbie and Tamara, all of Oklahoma City; Rod of Tahlequah, OK; and Ralph II and his wife Patricia, of Overland Park, KS; her sister, Jacquie Stephenson, Savannah, GA; her twin brother, Oakleigh Smith, Tishomingo, OK; grandchildren, Kelly 'Tom', Erik, Carlena, Kyle and Keith; and great-grandchildren, Logan, Bailey and Garrett. Odessa was a beautiful lady of extraordinary charm and intelligence. From chemistry class, debate team and tennis, to cheerleading, homecoming queen, book club president, and loving mother; she exemplified excellence and integrity. A staunch patriot, she served her country in WWII in her civilian job repairing aircraft generators at Tinker Air Force Base. Odessa 's uplifting spirit and selfless devotion to family will forever be remembered.

Visitation will be at Bill Eisenhour Northeast Funeral Home, Wednesday, May 16, 2007 from Noon to 9 p.m. Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, May 17, 2007 at Bill Eisenhour Northeast Chapel with interment to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.