Margaret “Marghi” Odell departed from this life peacefully at the age of 71 Aug. 15 with her family at her side after courageously battling cancer. Born in Detroit, she graduated from Grosse Point High School in 1968 where she was elected to the homecoming court. Marghi went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Alma College in Alma, Michigan, where she was homecoming queen. After teaching in a one-room schoolhouse, she attended the University of Michigan, receiving a master’s degree in guidance and counseling. Moving to New York City, she became a senior flight attendant for Transamerica Airlines where she was honored for outstanding service. Later, as a corporate flight attendant, Marghi flew the rich and famous worldwide while residing in Little Silver.
Married to Thomas Billy in 1996, the couple adopted their daughter, Viktoria, from Russia. Marghi took great pride in working on her house and yard, and voluntarily helped to maintain the nature trail in town. Marghi was a generous, fun-loving woman who always put others before herself. Devoted to her family (including her brothers Jim, Tom and Paul), she was a loving mother, a caring and thoughtful wife, and a good friend to many. She will be greatly missed.
Visitation was held Aug. 24 at Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank.
A graveside service was held at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown.
