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Barbara O'Daniel

May 15, 1962 — March 2, 2026

Barbara Joyce O’Daniel age 63, of Puryear, TN, died Monday, March 2, 2026, at her daughter’s residence in Paris, TN.

Barb was born May 15, 1962, in Chicago, IL, to the late Bobby Wade, Sr., and the late Edna Vickers Wade.

She married Robert O’Daniel September 22, 1979, and he preceded in her death on July 9, 2001.

Barb had recently retired from the Farms of Puryear, where she worked many years in the janitorial department and lastly as a dietary aide. She could always be found at the kitchen table rolling her own cigarettes. She enjoyed fishing, dancing, and spending time with all her family, especially her grandchildren. A creature of habit, she started every day at the crack dawn with a cup of coffee.

Barb is survived by her four daughters, Barbara Pettit of Salem, MO, Mary Shafer of Paris, Donna (Sean) Blankenship of Salem, MO, and Bobbi Jo O’Daniel of Puryear; a sister, Gail Reed of Paris, two brothers, Ronald (Danny McAlister) Wade and Brandon Wade, both of Chattanooga; six grandchildren, Michelle, Samantha, Alisha, Elizabeth, Mia, and Ava; and a great grandchild, Zoey.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Delitha Wade Simpson; brother, Bobby Wade, Jr; two grandchildren, Riley, and Elsie; and a son in law, Tracy Pettit.

Ridgeway Funeral Home 201 Dunlap St./ P.O. Box 788, Paris, TN 38242, will be handling the arrangements. To continue her legacy as an early riser, and to honor her wishes, a graveside service will be held at 9:00 am on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the Olive Branch Cemetery.

Burial will follow the service in the Olive Branch Cemetery.

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