Darlene Odom Thaxton

Darlene Odom Thaxton, age 61, a Viola, TN resident and Tampa, FL native was born September 22, 1958 and passed July 24, 2020 at her residence following a brief illness. She was a homemaker, a member of the Baptist Church and the daughter of the late Frederick D. and Marion Hyers Odom. Mrs. Thaxton was married January 1, 2003 to Ray Thaxton of Viola, TN. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons: David E. Cash of Tampa, FL, and Thomas F. (Jodi) Hood of Ogden, UT; step-daughter, Missy (Kevin) Prescott of Tampa, FL; four grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; two brothers, Gary D. Odom of KY and Frederick “Buster” (Wendy) Odom of Manchester, TN; three sisters, Marilyn Odom, Marlene Odom, and Laura (Allen) Altman all of Tampa, FL; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews also survive. A graveside service and interment will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2020 at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Warren County with Ryan Vincion officiating. No visitation will be held at High’s. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.