Funeral services for Mrs. Vivian Odom, age 103 of Farmerville, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday April 14, 2023, at Farrar Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville, LA with Minister Ken Treybig officiating. Special music will be provided by Noel Odom. Visitation will begin at 12:30. The graveside service will occur at Zion Hill Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.

Vivian was born December 16, 1919, to Willie and Serena Ferguson in Farmerville, Louisiana. She passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on April 10,2023, at the remarkable age of 103.

Vivian married Leonard Odom June 8, 1940. Their 43 years of marriage were filled with the nurturing and enjoyment of seven children. Vivian was admired as a talented seamstress whose children's accomplishments reflect the love and energy, she poured into creating their desire for education and success in life.

Vivian enjoyed her senior years working as an aide in the Union Parish Police Jury and the Union Parish School Board until the age of 83. She especially enjoyed the visits of her grandchildren who loved to play in the country and eat her legendary fried chicken.

Vivian was a seeker of biblical knowledge and was devoted to the study of the Bible. Her faith and love of her Lord and Savior permeated her life. She developed loving friendships with her church family and enjoyed planning yearly trips with them.

Mrs. Odom was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Odom, parents: Willie and Serena Ferguson, son: Bruce Odom, brother: Minor Lee Ferguson, three sisters: Willie Dean, Christine, and Mary Jean, and one grandchild: Stephanie Odom.

Mrs. Odom is survived by three sons: Gerald, Bobby and Kevin Odom, three daughters: Brenda Britton (Richard), Bonnie Singleton (Tommy), and Jeannine Powell, grandchildren: Darran Britton (Minerva), Shannon Lewis (Kevin), Deanna Forester (Brandon), Hilary Odom, Dillon Powell (Brittani), and Hunter Powell (Haley), and 14 great grandchildren.

Pallbearers are Dillon Powell, Hunter Powell, Mark Odom, Kevin Lewis, Noel Odom, and Brandon Forester. Honorary pallbearers are Darran Britton, Billy Beam, Randy Rhodes, and Joel Rhodes.