Janice Yvonne O'Dell Kidd, of Hurt, Virginia, went home to be with her Lord on July 18, 2026, at the age of 88.

A devoted member of Crossroads Church in Altavista, Virginia, she lived a life that reflected her deep and abiding faith. She was selfless and unfailingly positive, never one to speak an unkind word about anyone. She carried herself with grace and led by example — embodying the spirit of the Proverbs 31 woman, whose worth is "far above rubies."

She is survived by her loving husband, Robert, of Hurt, Virginia, with whom she shared 66 years of marriage; her son, Phillip Sr., of Hurt, Virginia; and her son, Brian, and his wife, Kristi, of Lynchburg, Virginia.

She also leaves behind her grandchildren: Phillip Jr. (Gina), Josh (Alexis), and Olivia. She is further survived by five beloved great-grandchildren: Kaylie, Joseph, Liam, Jace, and Jasper.

She is survived by two siblings, Raeburn O'Dell and his wife, Barbara, of St. George, Utah; and Linda Smith and her husband, Larry, of Rockledge, Florida .She was preceded in death by her siblings Paul O'Dell, Houston O'Dell, Wilma Ingram, Jean O'Dell, Vernon O'Dell, and William O'Dell.

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2026 at Crossroads Ministries by Pastor Jeff Rhea.  Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family.  Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.