Rita Odom

Rita Ann Odom (Grammy) passed away quietly at home on January 13, 2021 at the age of 79. Rita was born on October 31, 1941, in Lytle, Texas to Terrell and May Whitehead.

She retired from NAS Corpus Christi Commissary and moved on to her new life as Grammy, which she cherished. The love of her life was her husband Ken and now they are reunited.

Rita was a diehard Dallas Cowboy and Spurs fan. She never missed a game on TV. She was a genuine kind soul and was loved by all who knew her.

Rita goes home to be reunited with her parents, her brother, husband Ken and her beloved cat Munchkin. She is survived by, Melva Jo Ricord; sister, Terry Lou Rahmberg; sister, Carol Lynn (Thomas) Zabel; daughter, Harvey Ray Patteson; son, Jon Darin Patteson; son, Rita Deanne Patteson; daughter, Five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at Three Rivers Cemetery in Three Rivers, TX on Thursday January 21, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.