Odessa Muldrew

Odessa was born to the late Scott and Alice Stewart Williams on May 17, 1950, in Hope, Arkansas. She peacefully transitioned Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

She received her education at Henry C. Yerger High School, graduating class of 1968. She was a member of the band, under the direction of K.P. Benefield, where she played the flute.

Growing up in church, she loved the Lord and her church family. She was a faithful member of Rising Star Baptist Church. She was a member of the choir, where she sang alto. When Odessa sang, you could hear her over everyone else.

Odessa worked various occupations throughout her life. She was previously employed at Little Sister of the Poor in Kansas City, Missouri, Branch Hospital for many years, Tracle Winn’s Restaurant for 15 years, El Matador for 25 years, until they closed. She also worked at Terry Powell’s Grocery for 10 years, until her health began to fail. Everyone loved her burritos, cheeseburgers and fries.

Odessa was always making jokes, whenever she would, she would keep you laughing.

Odessa is preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Charles Muldrew; her parents, Scott and Alice Williams; five brothers, Eugene Williams, Billy Williams, Eddie “Sonny” White, John Williams, Timothy Williams; three sisters, Nancy Williams Jones, Rena Williams Larkin and Mary Williams.

She leaves to cherish her memory her sisters, Cora Pickens (Billy, deceased), Betty Palmore (Dorsey, deceased), Lula Dewberry (Roy, deceased); three brothers, Richard (Rochell) Williams, Scott (Diann) Williams, Jr., Micheal (Lynette) Williams; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Events
Family Hour
Friday, May 2, 2025
4:00AM – 6:00PM
Hicks Funeral Home
407 N. Hazel Street
Hope, AR 71801

Visitation
Friday, May 2, 2025
12:00PM – 4:00PM
Hicks Funeral Home
407 N. Hazel Street
Hope, AR 71801

Homegoing Celebration
Saturday, May 3, 2025
11:00AM
Rising Star Baptist Church
1002 E. Beech
Hope, AR 71801