Arlene F. O'Dell
Hornell
Arlene F. O'Dell, 88, of County Route 70-A, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday (March 6, 2012) at her home.
Born in Hornell, October 10, 1923, the daughter of Frank D. and Nina Rogers O'Dell, she had resided in Hornell all her life. She was a graduate of Hornell High School and the Bryant & Stratton Business College. She was employed as a bookkeeper for the Hornell Board of Education, and owned and operated the former "Tastee Freeze" from 1954 to 1966, and had been employed for several years for H&R Block in Hornell. She was a member of the Hillside Baptist Church.
She was predeceased by her parents, her sister Corrine Backer in 2007, as well as her brothers, Gerald O'Dell in 1959 and Russell O'Dell in 2007.
She is survived by her sister, Phyllis O'Dell of Howard and several nieces and nephews.
To send a remembrance to the family, please visit
www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com
. The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director.
The family will be present to receive friends at the Bender - Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo St, Hornell on Saturday from 1 until 3 PM where Funeral services will be held following calling hours at 3 PM. Rev. Craig Brittingham will officiate. Burial will be in Arkport Cemetery.
Friends may make memorial contributions to The Hillside Baptist Church, 805 County Route 66, Hornell, NY 14843 or to the Fremont 911 Responders, % Fremont Fire Dept.