Mary Elizabeth Odell Thibault, 64, of Franklin, passed away Monday, September 15, 2008.
Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Russell Odell and Virginia Churchill Odell. Mary owned and operated Sunshine Farms Dairy Farm for 30 years. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church; was a Sunday School Teacher and was very active with bringing young children to church.
Mary is survived by her step-mother, Lisa Pierce of Narragansett, RI; son, Nelson Thibault and wife Melanie of Franklin; Business partner and friend, John F. Gray; her “soul mate”, Andrew Phommakisone; brother, Russ Odell of Franlkin; sister, Carol Odell of Carvolis, Oregon; half-brothers and sisters, Don Hall of New Orleans, LA, Sue Santiangelo, Fred Odell and Linda Wilson of Warwick, RI, James Odell of New Mexico and Stephen Odell, Bobby Odell and Laurie Nolan all three of RI and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. September 17, 2008 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Rev. Josh Brooks and Rev. Jessie O Dell will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
Memorial donations may be made to Angel Home Health and Hospice, 70 Church Street Franklin NC, 28734.
Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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