It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Martha Carolyn Oden Priest August 25, 2026. Visitation will be held at Roselawn Funeral Home on Friday, August 28, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, followed by a Celebration of Life in the chapel of the funeral home at 2:00 PM. She will be laid to rest at Roselawn Cemetery.
Born November 5, 1938 to Christopher Cleveland Oden and Katrina Davis Oden. She is preceded in death by her husband Jerome W. Priest, D.D.S.
She is survived by her daughter Sandra Pike Monroe (Rick) and son Glenn F. Priest (Angela), grandchildren Whitney Priest, Arrin Monroe, Hunter Priest, and Sydney Priest Melson and great-grandchildren Matthew Priest, Sadie Melson and Stella Melson, a brother James D. McCleskey (Susan).
Martha will be forever in our hearts and remembered for her kindness and love for family and friends.
