Odell Nowell

Mostly known in Pagosa as the owner of Purcella Cleaners. Odell was born on February 3, 1915 in Caddo Gap, Arkansas and moved to Pagosa in 1949. She owned and operated the Cleaners from 1955-1977 when she retired but ended up managing the cleaners for another 7 years.
Odell was an active member of the community and a dedicated Rebekah Sister with the IOOF since 1957. She loved fishing in the local lakes and rivers and hunting in the mountains around the area. She moved to the Denver area in 1994.
Odell passed quietly and easily in her home in Lakewood, CO on October 10, 2016 with her daughter present. She has been preceded in death by her mother, father, her 2 brothers & 3 sisters, sons Eston Voss and Dwain Voss. She is survived by her daughter, Leailia (Purcella) Bartleson, grandson, Darrin O’Connor, 3 great-granddaughters, 2 nieces, and 2 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be Monday, October 17th at Crossroads Christian Fellowship in Pagosa at 11:00 am.
Memorial Services will be held in Lakewood, CO on October 23rd.