Odessa Banks Obituary
We announce the death of Odessa Banks of Philadelphia, Mississippi, who passed away on September 30, 2026, at the age of 95. Odessa will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her siblings, Antonio Anita Gladney, Burline Riley, Dorothy Kirkland and El Nathan Kirkland; and her children, Bobbie Gladney, Tommy Lewis (Burnette), Thelma Kirkland, Dorothy Hunter, Marvin Grady, Leemon Riley (Emma), Obbie Riley (Julia) and Jennifer Hathorne.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 10th 2026 from 1:15 PM to 1:45 PM at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church (11191 Rd 747, Philadelphia, MS 39350). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 10th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, October 10th 2026 at the Mt. Zion U. M. Church Cemetery (10460 Co Rd 561, Philadelphia, MS 39350).
