Joan Odom Richey

CLAXTON: Joan Odom Richey, 87, passed away August 19, 2021 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. She was a native of Evans County and a member of First United Methodist Church, where she served as the Sunday school secretary and in the Corine Adams Circle. Joan was a Pink Lady at Evans Memorial Hospital, a member of the Mother’s Club, and a member of Evans County C.A.R.E.S. She was a member of the first graduating class that attended Claxton High School through 12th grade. She retired as co-owner and office manager of J.H. Richey Heating and Air Conditioning.
A member of Evans Heights Golf Club for several decades, she was an avid golfer. She loved the Georgia Bulldogs and was a member of the Bulldog Club for more than 50 years.

Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph (Joe) H. Richey; son, Samuel Keith (Sammy) Richey, her father Willie Odom, her mother, Lamora Odom, and her brother, Hiram Odum.


SURVIVORS: son, Danny (Nancy) Richey of Claxton; two grandchildren, Jennifer Tanner of Long Island, NY and Daniel (Kayla) Richey of Charlotte, NC; three great-grandchildren, Jacob Tanner, Owen Tanner and Amelia Richey; sister, Mary Grosse; brother, Billy Odom and several nieces and nephews.

VISITATION: Monday, August 23, 2021, 9:30 a.m. -11:00 a.m. at Claxton First United Methodist Church.

SOCIAL DISTANCING WILL BE OBSERVED DURING THE VISITATION AND CHAPEL SERVICE, DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. MASKS ARE NOT REQUIRED BUT HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

FUNERAL: Monday, August 23, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at Claxton First United Methodist Church

BURIAL: Brewton Cemetery, Hagan, GA.

REMEMBERANCES: Evans County C.A.R.E.S., P. O. Box 186, Claxton, GA., 30417; Claxton First United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 546, Claxton, GA., 30417; or Brewton Cemetery, P. O. Box 978, Claxton, GA., 30417.