Leota "Odie" Pope

An Earthly loss but a Heavenly gain took place on Friday, December 16, 2016 when Leota “Odie” Mae (Brumley) Pope departed from Earth and entered a new beginning in Heaven with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born in Point Pleasant, West Virginia on June 3, 1938 to the late Ray and Mildred (Young) Brumley. Odie is survived by her husband of 58 years, Donovan Pope and her four children; Cynde (Alan) Kuhn, Tande (Jimmie) Rose, Amy (Stoney) Johnson, and Chad (Deanna) Pope, all of Gallipolis. She was blessed with 6 grandchildren; Jody (Danny) Morgan, Brandon (Erin) Montgomery, Jordan and Beau Johnson, Erin and Evan Pope and three great grandchildren; Jorja and Boone Morgan and Ellie Montgomery. She is also survived by a sister Marty (Johnny Bob) Smith and several nieces and nephews, and many special friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Benny Brumley, son-in-law Steve Montgomery, and her father-in-law and mother-in-law Woodrow and MaeBelle Pope Odie live a blessed life of sharing her kindness and smiles with others. She was able to leave a lasting impression on all those who knew her. Friends may come to celebrate her life on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Willis Funeral Home. A private burial will take place for the family to commemorate Odie’s Life here on Earth and rejoice in her new life in Heaven. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.