Amelia Dawn Pinkston "Amy" Odom
Amelia Dawn Pinkston "Amy" Odom
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Baton Rouge - Amy passed away on May 30, 2019, at Our Lady of the Lake Reginal Medical Center at 47 years of age. Amy served as the Mobile Arc Development Director, Mobile, AL. A resident of Baton Rouge, LA, and a native of Ruston, LA.Amy is survived by her husband of 25 years, Lt. Col. Ret. Paul Darren Odom; and her parents: Edwin and Dawn Pinkston.
Brothers: Wynn and Lori Pinkston, nieces, Georgia, Caroline, and Annabelle. Joshua and Kayla Pinkston, nieces, Vera and EttaLouise; nephew, Alistair. Special Labrador Gus.
Many dear cousins, including Francine Russell, Scott and Lisa Russell. Paul's Parents and Family: Floyd and Linda Odom. Brother: Barry and Amy Odom, nieces Rachel and Austin Towles, Holly and Taylor Cappe, Christi and Joey, Adeline and Amelia Plaisance, Danielle Hitchcock; nephew Nathan Hitchcock and Ashley Mackay. Preceded in death by maternal and paternal grandparents: Rev. Shirley and Louise Briggs, and Jesse Orville and Georgia
Payne Pinkston. With Paul's career in the United States Air Force, Paul and Amy's travels took them to bases and cities including: Great Falls, MT; Vandenberg AFB, CA; Colorado Springs, CO; Cape Canaveral, FL; and Mobile/Montgomery, AL. Amy's varied work career covered interior design and advertising, and she found her true calling working for non-profit organizations such as United Way and her current position as Development
Director for Mobile Arc, Mobile, AL. Services for Amy will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 with Visitation: 10:00-11:00 A.M., First Baptist Church, 529 Convention St., Baton Rouge, LA. Memorial Service: 11:00 A.M. Conducted by Rev. Oren Conner, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Baton Rouge, LA. Honorary Colleagues, Dear Friends and Families in the United States Air Force from all over the United States. Amy received a Bachelor of Arts from Louisiana State University, Manship School of Mass Communication. She was a member of Public Relations Society of America. Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority and special Kappa Sisters since LSU days. Amy loved LSU Sports and she and Paul enjoyed LSU Gymnastics. Amy's favorite event at Mobile Arc was Marc-Art, a festive exhibition of inspiring artwork by Mobile Arc artists; encouraging people with disabilities to express themselves through art. The Family deeply appreciates the loving care shown to Amy by Dr. Derrick Spell, NP Ghenet Ghebretatios, Nurses and Staff at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, OLOL. Guidance, friendship, and loving care by Doctors John Lyons III, Louis Barfield, Emily Cassidy, Bevan Myles, Ranada Johnson; Oncology and ICU Nurses and all Staff, OLOL. Our hearts are full of love and gratitude to Tammie Kubelka for her assistance these three years. In Amy's memory: Mobile Arc, 2424 Gordon Smith Dr., Mobile, AL 36617. Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, 10600 S. Choctaw Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70815. First Baptist Church Homeless Ministry, 529 Convention St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802.
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Robin Miller
December 15, 2019
Peace to you in Gods Presence now
Beautiful soul filled with grace and beauty
Peace to your loving family at this most difficult time
Terri Pace
June 7, 2019
Putt, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. May God be with you during this time.
Glenna Fallin
June 4, 2019
To the family of dear Amy:
Amy was one of the sweetest children I ever had the privilege of babysitting in Ruston. Not only did I feed her, rock her, play with her and her brothers, but got to watch her grow up at First Baptist Church when I returned for visits. My mother taught her algebra in high school and remembers her fondly. Thanks to the example of her parents, she became the wonderful wife and mother she did. Heaven received a special angel when Amy arrived.
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Bethany Siggins
June 4, 2019
Amy, sweet friend, I, like the others, remember your smile, your kindness and also your honesty. I don't remember when we last saw each other, but it didn't matter. We maintained an occasional electronic thread that kept us close. Your legacy is one of strength, compassion and joy. I will miss you, but now with Jesus you are better than you've ever been. It is well with my soul.
Mr. & Mrs. Pinkston, Darren, Wynn, Josh, nieces and nephews, cousins and all other family and friends who loved Amy, I am in prayer for your rest, your peace and a joy that transcends all understanding.
Kate Guillot Stroth
June 3, 2019
To Amy's husband, mom, dad, family and dear friends and relatives,
I'm so sorry to learn of Amy's passing. She and I were Kappa pledge sisters at LSU and even though we lost touch, I certainly look back on the short time I knew her with great fondess. She had such a sweet and loving disposition and a really great smile. I had heard about her illness just a few months ago and had been praying for her and thinking about her so much. Without knowing she had passed away, something nudged at me to reach out to our mutual friend to find out how Amy was doing, as it had been a couple months. Some call it a coincidence, but I'd like to think that it was God telling me that Amy was right there in His presence already. It wasn't until later that evening that our mutual friend and subsequently I found out Amy went to Heaven just that very morning. She is, indeed, happy, full of eternal peace and joy with God.
My heart is with you all as you remember and celebrate her life. May your sadness turn to joy knowing she is resting in the peace of Christ.
June 3, 2019
Prayers and condolences to the family. Cherish fond memories and may God give you peace that you need to get through the days ahead.
The Webb's~
Lea Anna Cardwell
June 3, 2019
Dear Pinkston and Odom families,
My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you. I know that Amy wanted us to celebrate her life and cherish our memories with her. For me, the memories are countless. She was a part of every phase of my life - from the time I flew on an airplane for the first time and colored on the walls at their home in Montana, to visiting in Cape Canaveral and seeing the Atlantic Ocean for the first time, to graduating high school, college, and then pursuing a Master's degree and beginning a career in PR (a path first inspired by Amy), and not to mention all of the LSU games! I grew up with Amy a part of my life, and while it is incredibly hard to let her go, the memory of her beautiful smile, wonderful laugh and full and giving heart will be with me forever. I can't imagine the pain you are experiencing, but I hope there is some comfort in knowing how many lives Amy touched in her short time, and how very well loved she was. She will be missed indeed.
With all my love,
Lea Anna Cardwell
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