Odella M. Leow

Odella M. Leow, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Elizabeth Scott Community, in Maumee, Ohio. Odella was a graduate of Napoleon High School and continued her education at the University of Toledo to obtain her Bachelor of Science in nursing, in 1948. Odella was a long-time member of the Church of the Cross, Flower Hospital Guild, and Bill Glass Prison Ministries. Odella dedicated her life to following Jesus. She was passionate about her faith and spent much of her time and effort sharing His word with others. She enjoyed going on mission trips and was able to travel the world because of them. She traveled to India, Egypt, Israel, and the Dominican Republic four times. Odella was a loving mother and grandmother. She especially cherished spending time with her five grandchildren, all at once. In her spare time, she enjoyed sewing, gardening, and quilting. She also found relaxation in bird watching, and visiting lighthouses.

Odella M. Leow was born on January 23, 1928, the daughter of Carl and Marion (Stenger) Ingle. Odella married George Leow on September 6, 1952, and he preceded her in death on April 1, 1995.

Survivors include two sons, Jack (Linda) Leow, and Warren (Karen) Leow; grandchildren, Stephanie (Joe) Engh, Caitlin Leow, Jackie Leow, James (Yuniel) Leow, and Aaron (Hannah) Leow; and 6 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, those preceding her in death include two brothers, Edwin, and Donald Ingle, and one granddaughter, Alicia Leow.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, from 4:00-8:00PM at the Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral home. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at the Church of the Cross United Methodist Church at 11:00AM, with Pastor Mike Denman officiating. Visitation will be held an hour before the service, starting at 10:00 AM.

Memorial contributions in honor of Odella are suggested to Church of the Cross United Methodist Church, 1750 Eastgate Road, Toledo, OH 43614.