Odessa M. Engel, age 81 years, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 at Ellett Memorial Hospital, Appleton City, Missouri. Odessa's wishes were to be cremated. There are no services scheduled at this time. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansantmillsfuneralhome.com .

Odessa Marie Engel was born on December 27, 1939 to William and Arkie (Manley) Moyer in Prague, Oklahoma.

Odessa Enjoyed planting flowers, bowling, reading, making crafts, listening to music and had a Love for Tow Trucks and Semis.

Odessa is preceded in death by her 2 daughters Kayetta Lea Gillespie and Carol Ann Higgins.

Survivors include 2 daughters; LaGena Richard's and Saundra Simko, 7 grandchildren; Georgia (Scott) Vest, William Higgins, Desiree Boatwright, Amanda Surwillo, Ramerio Main, Sierra Main and Jamie Main,  23 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren and many friends.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.