Oda Mae Grantham
November 2, 1962 – January 12, 2024
Oda Mae Grantham, 61, a longtime resident of North Beach passed away January 12, 2024. She was born November 2, 1962 in Placerville, CA to Henry Thomas and Mary Catherine (Smith) Grierson. Oda moved to North Beach with her family when she was 2 years old. She graduated from Northern High School. She married Thomas Grantham on May 15, 1982 and they lived in North Beach. Oda worked as a court clerk for the Prince George’s County Court House for over 20 years, retiring in 2012. She was a member of the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and enjoyed volunteering at various fire department functions. In her spare time, she enjoyed painting ceramics, crocheting, playing BINGO and penny slot machines, and going to crab feasts.
Oda is survived by her husband of 42 years Thomas Grantham, children Joshua Grantham of North Beach and Kayla Stackhouse and her husband Zachary of Charleston, SC, grandchildren Colton and Willow Grantham and Clark Stackhouse, siblings Rosemary Ridgeway and her husband Gene, Gloria Jean Cox, Carol Cress, Henrietta Lough and her husband Timothy, and Catherine Brown. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers in law Richard Cress, Sr. and Herman Brown.
Visitation
Thursday, January 18, 2024
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
&
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Services
- Funeral Service
Friday, January 19, 2024
11:00 AM
Contributions
Condolences
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15 Jan 2024
4:36pm
I’m so very sorry to hear this news!! My deepest condolences to the family. Oda Mae was a sweetheart!! She will surely be missed!!!
Liz Anderson
City
Lusby
State
MD
15 Jan 2024
4:55pm
Oda was an amazing lady. She was a most kind and giving person. She had a loving spirit and will be sorely missed. My deepest condolences to her family. May she rest in peace.
City
Bluffton
State
South Carolina
15 Jan 2024
5:46pm
Oda, you will forever be missed. Sending prayers to the family and the multitude of friends you have. Go rest easy now my sweet cousin, I love you❤️
City
Owings
State
MD
15 Jan 2024
7:45pm
Rip my dear friend/sister. Until we meet again fly high like the angel you are. Love you always. Prayers to Tommy & the family
City
Saint Augustine
State
Florida
15 Jan 2024
8:10pm
Carol to you and all your family I pray for peace and comfort. May God be with you and your family in this time of need.
If you need anything please call.
Rick and Annie Kuras
City
Brooksville
State
Florida
16 Jan 2024
7:18am
Oda was a very sweet and caring person to so many. I will miss her. Love and hugs to her family. Fly high with the angels dear cousin.
City
North Beach
State
Maryland
16 Jan 2024
1:43pm
Oda you were such a sweet and kind person, you will be so dearly missed by so many. My condolences to her family ♥️♥️
City
North Beach
State
MD
16 Jan 2024
6:59pm
Sending my prayers and condolence to the family. Oda, you were always smiling and had nothing but good things to say you will be missed, and may you continue to rest in peace.
City
Suitland
State
Maryland
17 Jan 2024
2:19pm
She was such a friendly lady. When I met her I was working at the court in Upper Marlboro. I found her to be a friendly person. I will truly miss her. God Bless the family at a time like this.
City
Lusby
State
Maryland
17 Jan 2024
9:44pm
I am so sad to know the passing of Oda Mae. What a kind sweet soul she was. My sincere condolences to her family and her friends. May they feel the Lord‘s comfort at this time. Rest in peace dear Oda Mae. The world was a better place because of you.
With prayers for the family,
Laura V Nims Annan
City
Lusby
State
Md
18 Jan 2024
7:29am
Oda was a bright light and brilliant artist. I will miss her. Prayers and condolences to the family.
City
Chesapeake Beach
State
MD
18 Jan 2024
9:01am
Sending my prayers and condolence to the family. Oda, every time I will see you always welcome me with your pretty smile. May you continue to rest in peace.
City
City
Dunkirk
State
MD
26 Jan 2024
10:22am
Just saw this-so sorry Kayla and Josh-she was such a sweet woman and loved her children and grandchildren so much. Always brightened my day when I saw her and always concerned about others. Hugs and prayers for peace for all of you. (I was the medical assistant in Dr. Mehta’s office).
City
Lusby
State
Md
5 Feb 2024
5:56pm
SENDING PRAYERS TO MY DEAR ODA. I had no idea. Saw this was shocked/ She was so wonderful. Sending my thoughts and prayers to the family. Peace of the LORD be with you all. Love Donna Stone Tessier
City
prince frederick
State
Md
Sort Comments
I’m so very sorry to hear this news!! My deepest condolences to the family. Oda Mae was a sweetheart!! She will surely be missed!!!
Liz Anderson
Oda was an amazing lady. She was a most kind and giving person. She had a loving spirit and will be sorely missed. My deepest condolences to her family. May she rest in peace.
Oda, you will forever be missed. Sending prayers to the family and the multitude of friends you have. Go rest easy now my sweet cousin, I love you❤️
Rip my dear friend/sister. Until we meet again fly high like the angel you are. Love you always. Prayers to Tommy & the family
Carol to you and all your family I pray for peace and comfort. May God be with you and your family in this time of need.
If you need anything please call.
Rick and Annie Kuras
Oda was a very sweet and caring person to so many. I will miss her. Love and hugs to her family. Fly high with the angels dear cousin.
Oda you were such a sweet and kind person, you will be so dearly missed by so many. My condolences to her family ♥️♥️
Sending my prayers and condolence to the family. Oda, you were always smiling and had nothing but good things to say you will be missed, and may you continue to rest in peace.
She was such a friendly lady. When I met her I was working at the court in Upper Marlboro. I found her to be a friendly person. I will truly miss her. God Bless the family at a time like this.
I am so sad to know the passing of Oda Mae. What a kind sweet soul she was. My sincere condolences to her family and her friends. May they feel the Lord‘s comfort at this time. Rest in peace dear Oda Mae. The world was a better place because of you.
With prayers for the family,
Laura V Nims Annan
Oda was a bright light and brilliant artist. I will miss her. Prayers and condolences to the family.
Sending my prayers and condolence to the family. Oda, every time I will see you always welcome me with your pretty smile. May you continue to rest in peace.
City
Just saw this-so sorry Kayla and Josh-she was such a sweet woman and loved her children and grandchildren so much. Always brightened my day when I saw her and always concerned about others. Hugs and prayers for peace for all of you. (I was the medical assistant in Dr. Mehta’s office).
SENDING PRAYERS TO MY DEAR ODA. I had no idea. Saw this was shocked/ She was so wonderful. Sending my thoughts and prayers to the family. Peace of the LORD be with you all. Love Donna Stone Tessier