Hazel Lucille Gentry

Hazel Lucille Odham Gentry, 93, Johnson City, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2014 in the Johnson City Medical Center. Hazel was a Christianburg, VA native and the daughter of the late Sidney and Ada Odham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: her husband, Sherman H. Gentry; four brothers, Dan Odham, Winfred 'Pete'? Odham, Sidney Earl Odham, and 'Buster'? James P. Odham; and one grandson, James L. Gentry, Jr. Ms. Gentry worked as a division manager for Belks before her retirement. She was a member of Tacoma Church of God. Survivors include: one son, James L. 'Jim'? Gentry and his wife, Cynthia, Lake City, FL; three grandchildren, Lisa Light and her husband, George, Luci Bennett, and Sherman R. Gentry; four great grandchildren, Jessica Gobble, Chris Campbell, Kaitlyn Light, and Madison Bennett; and five great great grandchildren. The family of Hazel Lucille Odham Gentry will receive friends from 5 pm until 7 pm Wednesday, September 24, 2014 in the Morris-Baker South Chapel. The funeral service will follow at 7 pm Wednesday in the South Chapel. Pastor Richard Ballard will officiate. The committal service is scheduled for 1 pm Thursday in Monte Vista Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Minister, family, and friends are requested to meet at Morris-Baker by 12:30 pm Thursday to go in procession to the cemetery.