Odessa B. Clark

Odessa Braden Clark, age 80 of Knoxville, passed away November 2, 2020. She graduated from Oliver Springs High School in 1958. From there she attended St. Mary’s Nursing School and graduated in 1961. For the next 42 years, she worked as a nurse in surgery, the Emergency room, and finally the IV team which she started. A member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, she served on the Church Council and worked with the youth group. She is preceded in death by father and mother, Robert H. Braden, Sr. and Marlene Carter Braden, brother Dwight Braden, and nephew Robby Braden. Survived by sons Erik Clark (Jennifer) and Darin Clark (Christine), brothers Bob Braden (Gail) and Steve Braden (Melanie), nieces and nephews; Wendy (Jamie), Jessica, Jared, Braden, Reece and McKenna, and granddaughter Megan. Family and friends will meet at 12:45 PM for a 1:00 PM graveside service at Anderson Memorial Gardens on Saturday, November 7, 2020. Online condolences may be left at www.mynattfh.com.