- Date Of Birth: August 14, 1939
- Date Of Death: August 10, 2009
- State: Indiana
Judith Elizabeth Collins Oden 69, of Fortville, Indiana, died on August 10, 2009.
She was born on August 14, 1939, in Chattanooga, Tennessee to William and Sarah (Miller) Collins.
She graduated from East Mecklenburg High School, Charlotte, North Carolina, and Atlantic Christian College, in Wilson, North Carolina. Judy retired from the Mt. Vernon School Corporation, after teaching third grade for 30 years at Mt. Comfort Elementary School.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Ernest V. Oden; mother, Sarah M. Phifer; sister, Patricia Timberlake; children, Lee Ann Vriesman (Tom) and David M. Oden (Rachel) Grandchildren: Emily Vriesman, ZoA Vriesman, Caffrey Oden and Ella Oden and many nieces and nephews.
Judy was very active volunteering for the philanthropic sorority Psi Iota Xi and with the 1st United Methodist Church of Fortville. Judy’s greatest joy was her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved watching them in countless activities, which she did throughout her entire illness. She also enjoyed gardening, birds, and Mt. Vernon High School sports.
Judy will be dearly missed, but her ever-present happiness and smile will forever be an inspiration to her friends and family.
