Josephine Yamoah Odoom Obituary
The passing of Josephine Yamoah Odoom (Raleigh, North Carolina) occurred on July 16, 2026. Josephine, born on May 15, 1945, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband John Kwesi Odoom; her grandson Derrick Dankwa; and her mother Jo's. She is survived by: her children, Vibeke Odoom Dankwa, Charles Owusu Odoom, John Kojo Odoom (Verna) and Ellen Odoom Horne; her goddaughter Kiesha Parker (Eric); her grandchildren, Lily Simpson (Micah), Rhoda Dankwa, Luther Dankwa, Terrence Dankwa, Jacob Kweku Odoom, Jonathan Odoom, Sarafina Odoom, Micah Odoom, Makaila Odoom, Mattia Odoom, Myles Horne and Mason Horne; and her great grandchildren, Aliyah Simpson, Brielle Simpson and Raine Dankwa. She is also survived by her loving sisters, brothers, cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made in honor of Josephine Odoom's late grandson, Derrick Dankwa, to the Derrick Dankwa Memorial Sound Studio at the Art Academy of Cincinnati, 1212 Jackson Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Donations may also be made online at https://artacademy.edu..
