Deborah Gehlken Odell Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Deborah Gehlken Odell in Florence, South Carolina, born in Charleston, South Carolina, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Deborah left this world on January 8, 2026 at the age of 60, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her mother Vivian Celia Seiber Gehlken; her in-laws, Fitzhugh Bland Odell Jr. (Bud) and Dorothy Odell; and her sister-in-law Diane Beach. She is survived by: her husband Gordon Randolph "Randy" Odell Sr.; her children, Gordon, Austin and Alyssa Odell; her father Henry Douglas Gehlken Sr.; her brother Henry Douglas Gehlken Jr. (Michelle); and her in-laws, Terry Dubsky (Jim) and Joe Beach (Diana). She is also survived by two uncles, one aunt, and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.