Odessa Newman-Staples Obituary
We bid farewell to Odessa Newman-Staples of Ridgecrest, California, born in Southwest, Pennsylvania, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 25, 2025 at the age of 84. Odessa touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Artis Williams and Sanches D. Williams; her brother Otto "Cookie" Williams; her grandson Anthony Williams; and her adoptive son Richard.
She is survived by: her brothers, Rudy Williams and Jerome Williams; her children, Artis "Skeeter" Williams (Juanita), Letia "Tia" Courtney (Eddie) and Kelcey Newman (Tiwana); her adoptive children, Brian, Curtis, Kenny Staples and MsKizzi Staples; and her foster sons, Leon and Andre Deloney. She is also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren.
