Nelda Odell Pope obituary

Nelda Odell Pope Obituary

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

February 22, 1927 - January 23, 2016

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Nelda Odell Pope obituary

Nelda Odell Pope Obituary

Feb 22, 1927 - Jan 23, 2016

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Nelda Odell PopeMurfreesboro, TNNelda Odell Pope, age 89 of Murfreesboro, TN died November 23, 2016. She was born on February 22, 1927 in Birmingham, AL to the late James T. and Nellie Morgan Odell. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Maylene Odell Waln.Funeral services will be 11:00AM Saturday at First United Methodist Church. Rev. Miriam Seyler will officiate. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.Mrs. Pope is survived by her husband of 67 years, George Maynard Pope; daughter, Janis A. Pope of Memphis, TN.; sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. George H. Pope and wife Vicky of Orlando, FL., James O. Pope and wife Connie of Morristown, TN; grandchildren, Weston, Jared, and Summer Pope of Orlando and Devan Pope of Boulder, CO.; brother, James Wesley Odell of Houston, TX., and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Pope was a member of First United Methodist Church, Murfreesboro where she was a member of the Choir.Mrs. Pope attended Evansville College in Indiana. She was a member and past president of Middle Tennessee Choral Society, past president of Stones River Garden Club; past president of Frances Bohannon Music Club, member of P.E.O. Sisterhood and member of Woman's Club.Mrs. Pope was well known for her many roles in Dramatic and Musical Theater, having performed on many stages in Monroe, LA., Nashville, Crossville, Murfreesboro, and Woodbury, TN. She has appeared in forty-nine theatrical productions; both amateur and professional, most in leading roles.Visitation will be Friday from 4:00PM to 7:00PM at First United Methodist Church. 265 West Thompson Lane Murfreesboro TN 37129Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church Building Fund, Middle Tennessee Choral Society, or Center for the Arts in memory of Mrs. Pope.Condolences and memories may be shared at www.woodfinchapel.com
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