Odene Green Rakestraw
July 5, 1929 - March 23, 2020
Odene Green Rakestraw of Marietta, GA went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 23, 2020. A private graveside service will be held for the immediate family. A memorial service will be announced for a later date. Native of Marietta and fifth generation Cobb Countian, Mrs. Rakestraw was the daughter of William and Ina Carnes Green. She was educated in the Marietta public schools and graduated with honors from Marietta High School. She graduated Cum Laude from GA State University in 1950. In 1977 she earned a Masters of Education degree also from GA State University. She taught school in Marietta City Schools, Cobb County and Paulding County Schools. She is survived by her husband; William B. Rakestraw, Marietta GA, Daughters: Susan Haney/Don, Waleska, GA, Kathy Goscha/Nick, Dallas GA, Dr Anne Murray, Marietta GA, Janice Wright/Robbie, Cartersville, GA, 10 Grandchildren, 15 Great Grandchildren & 1 Great-Great grandchild. Mrs. Rakestraw loved flowers, genealogy, and antiques. Her greatest desire was to leave a Christian heritage to her family.
Odene Green Rakestraw of Marietta, GA went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 23, 2020. A private graveside service will be held for the immediate family. A memorial service will be announced for a later date. Native of Marietta... View Obituary & Service Information