O'Daniel, Kimberly Diane

  • Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Kimberly Diane O'Daniel, 58, of Ooltewah, passed away on September 29, 2023. She was born on Aug. 26, 1965 in Gary, In. Kimberly was a homemaker. She loved traveling, the mountains, crafting, her jeep and interior decorating. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She will be remembered as a selfless person.

Kimberly is survived by her husband of 37 years, Curtis O'Daniel; children, Ashley O'Daniel, Holleigh (Kyle) Hood, Jordan O'Daniel and Gabe O'Daniel; grandchildren, Avett Chadwick, Caleb Chadwick, Kael Hood, Brynlee Carroll and Emery Carroll; mother, Linda Martin; and childhood friends, Lynn Sykes and Cathy Keithley-Doherty.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Speck and Billie Martin, and several aunts and uncles.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m., with visitation from 4-7 p.m. at Companion Funeral Home, 400 S. White St. in Athens.

Share a memory of Kimberly and/or your personal condolences with her family by visiting her memorial webpage and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com.

Companion Funeral Home of Athens is honored to assist her family with these arrangements.
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