Mary Ann Oden

On Friday, December 27, 2024, Mary Ann Oden, a loving wife, and mother, passed away at the age of 80.

Mary Ann was born on February 23, 1944, in Dallas, Texas to Edward & Kathryn (Baker) Daniel. Mary Ann spent her childhood and school-age years growing up in the Pleasant Grove area. She graduated from W.W. Samuel High School in 1962.

Mary Ann was preceded in death by the love of her life, Leonard Guy Oden. They met in middle school and dated through high school. Upon her graduation from high school, they were married and were set to celebrate almost 60 years together in December of 2022 before Guy’s passing in April of 2022.

During the Vietnam War, Guy was drafted and stationed in Honolulu, Hawaii. Mary Ann joined him in Hawaii for six months before he was deployed to Vietnam. She always spoke of their time together in Hawaii as incredibly special. Mary Ann’s career history included working for such companies as Dr. Pepper, Southland Corporation and Bank of America in administration or payroll. Wherever she worked she made lifelong friends.

Through the years, what Mary Ann enjoyed most was being with her family, her sons, and her grandchildren. Her recipes were legendary, and she was an amazing cook! She loved to fish, plant any kind of blooming flower, play card games, watch NFL football, Elvis, attending church with friends & travel! And no one in the family will ever be able to look at Diet Dr. Pepper and not think of her!

Everyone who knew Mary Ann felt her big heart and love. Mary Ann is survived by her son Marshall Oden and wife Kacy; son Mitchell Oden & wife Lori; and grandchildren, Grant Oden, Sydney Oden, Xanth (Kate) Oden and Collin Jones. She is also survived by other loving family members including her brother Red Daniel and wife Sandy; sister Penny Freeman and husband John; uncle LM Daniel and wife Grace; nephews, nieces, cousins as well as other friends who loved her dearly.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 7, 2025, at Allen Family Funeral Options.

A come and go reception will follow. Details will be provided at the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Mary Ann’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at: https://www.stjude.org