Jennifer Costen Odom Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Jennifer Costen Odom of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on July 1, 2025 at the age of 77. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jennifer Costen Odom to pay them a last tribute.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Catherine Taylor and Charles Costen (Barbara); her husband Benny Odom; her daughter LaRenda King; her daughters-in-law, Karen Odom and Valerie Pierce (Melvin); her grandchildren, Alicia Kelley (Antoine), Shanielle Newton-Ramey (Calvin) and Brian Newton; her stepmother Barbara Costen; her aunt Eva Johnson; her siblings, Bessie Fisher, Reginald Costen, Brendal Jones (Marvin), George Schoolfield (Beth), Chive Costen, Torey Costen (Tawania), Felicia Simons (David) and Selina Costen; her son Willie Taylor III; her grandmother Alice Merrill; and her sister Peggy Cropper (Michael King). She was also cherished by great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and bonus family members.