Odessa M. Langford

Odessa Marie Langford, 82, of Cottonwood died December 22. She was born May 26, 1922 in Plainview, Nebraska. She attended Cottonwood schools and business college. Mrs. Langford was a retired secretary for Northern Arizona Gas. She was a member of the VFW Auxillary and the Elks Ladies. She enjoyed hand sewing and gardening. Surviving is her son, Dennis (and his wife Jan) of Cottonwood and six grandchildren, Daniel, Darren, Donald, Jeff, Brian and Sharon; a daughter-in-law, Judy Langford and five great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death is her husband of 51 years, Herman C. Langford; her son Larry Langford; two brothers Gene Runge and Joe Runge. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 28 in the Westcott Funeral Home at 11 AM. Burial will be in the Cottonwood Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to Northern Arizona Hospice, 269 S. Candy Lane, Cottonwood 86326.