Ms. Odessa Clark

A Life Well-Lived

Odessa (Rainey) Clark was born on May 14, 1930, in Hazlehurst, GA, to Jonathan and Jalanie Rainey. She walked this earth for 95 years living a glorious and fulfilling life. On December 22, 2025, Odessa entered into eternal rest surrounded by her family. 

On January 31, 1970, Odessa entered into holy matrimony with her loving husband, Henry Lee Clark. Through their union, their lives were blended and the footprints on this earth were forever changed. Odessa was a devoted wife until the transition of her husband on February 5, 2016. She adored, loved, provided and protected her family with everything she had. She never met a stranger and everybody was bound to leave full. Sewing and cooking were activities she enjoyed.

She was a dedicated member of Thomas Chapter House of God until her transition. 

Odessa was preceded in death by her parents, Jonathan and Jalanie Rainey, her husband, Henry Lee Clark, her children, John Robert Linder Jr., Ira Gerald Linder, Catherine Denise Linder and an angel son. She was also preceded in death by seven siblings. 

Odessa leaves to cherish her precious memories her four living children: Susie Critton (Ammie Lee) of Conyers, GA, Jeffrey Linder (JoeAnn) of Ellenwood, GA, Truly Linder-Hamilton (Wil) of Ellenwood, GA and Henry Clark (Sonya) of Hazlehurst, GA. Also left to cherish her memories are a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. In addition to her loving children and grandchildren, Odessa also leaves behind two brothers, William Rainey (Mable), Lawyer Rainey, a sister, Lear Golden, a half brother, Larry Allen, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. 

She is loved by many and will forever be missed.