Mary Odessa Birdwell, 80 of Athens, passed away on Sunday, February 5th, 2023, at her residence. Mrs. Birdwell was born on November 17th, 1942, in Athens, to Jesse Edward Black and Annelle Hodges Black.
Mrs. Birdwell is survived by her husband Felix Birdwell; children Beverly Rayburn, Tim Birdwell (Shawn), and Felicia Pickering (Steve); 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; son-in-law Rob Rayburn; and brother Jess Edward “Butch” Black Jr.
A graveside service for Mrs. Birdwell will be Wednesday, February 8th, 2023, at 1:00pm at Athens City Cemetery, with Robert Fudge officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 11:30am – 12:30pm at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home.
Mrs. Birdwell loved bowling, but her greatest joy was her grand and great-grandchildren.
