J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Olender, Odell P.

Thursday, June 22, 2006

Lelia Odell Porter Pridgen Olender, age 80, of Chesterfield County, died Thursday, June 22, 2006. Born in Chesterfield County, she was the daughter of the late Ashby and Gladine Bailey Porter. She was retired from Reynolds Metals and was a member of Bethany Place Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her brother, Cecil Porter. She is survived by her special friend, Glen McCuiston of Chester; two daughters, Frankie Marie Newton and husband, Roger of Petersburg and Clara Dean Moran and husband, Kent of Chesterfield; a son, David Umberto Pridgen and wife, Linda of Quinton, VA; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; her siblings, Rebecca P. Davis of Richmond, Anton Porter and Phyllis Garrison both of Mosley, VA, Shirley Combs of Powhatan, and Betty Jane Hall of Richmond. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 25, 2006 at the Chesterfield Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Maury Cemetery Richmond, VA. Contributions may be made to the Children’s Hospital of Richmond, 2924 Brook Rd. Richmond, VA. 23220. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Nanny you have always taken care of each of us in your own way. Now you can watch over us in Heaven. You truely did wonderous works of God while here on Earth. You have gone on to a better place, a place of no more hurt, pain, suffering or confusion. You will be missed however you have left behind many wonderful memories that will forever be cherished. Thank you for all the love and kind-hearted things you have ever done. Nanny may you watch over each of us and guide us with your strength and love. Till we meet on the other side of the bridge at the edge of the River. Thank you for allowing me to be apart of your joyous transition. Save me a spot and give my love to all those there with you including Vamp.

Love & miss you Nanny:

Denise,Ted,Emily & Ian

Posted by: Denise Hairfield at June 28, 2006 10:44 PM

My commitment to my mother started many, many years before her accident in 2001. She was my mother/father, friend as well as my mentor. She enstilled in me the strongest set of values for life. She has taught me through her vision lifes precious lessions. My heart aches with pain but I know she has now gone to be with our Lord. He knows what a very special person she was here on earth as one of his angles. She has only graduated to his flock in Heaven! "Mom, Thank You" for always being there for me & I'll see you & Dad in Heaven.
Your Middle Daughter - Clara

Posted by: Clara Moran at June 28, 2006 10:02 PM

After the passing of my own Mother over 30 years ago, my Mother-in-law, Nanny Odell, quickly filled the emptiness of my loss. Nanny was the most "Family Dedicated" lady I have ever known. She was always there during the pain and hardships of all her loved ones. She never once let anyone down. There are not enough Beautiful words in the dictionary to express the "Strength", "Love", "Honesty" and "Pure Dedication" of our Nanny. There is only one word that covers everything about Nanny. "ANGEL"
"May God Truely Bless You Nanny", for we will never forget you, and will love you always.

Posted by: KENT MORAN at June 28, 2006 07:07 PM

I WILL DEEPLY MISS THE MOST COMPASSIONATE WOMEN THERE IS. SHE DID SO MUCH FOR OTHERS AND DID NOT EXPECT ANYTHING IN RETURN. MAY NANNY WATCH OVER US AND AWAIT OUR REUNION IN HEAVEN. WE LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU!!!

Posted by: SHERRY NEWTON at June 26, 2006 08:16 PM

Our deepest sympathies.Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May your love for one another sustain you through your grief.
Mr and Mrs S.K Moran

Posted by: mrs beth r moran at June 26, 2006 04:20 PM