Bessie P. Oden, 81, of Horton, died Wednesday morning, March 9, 2011 at the Medicolodge in Atchison.

She was born February 15, 1930 to Ellsworth and Lenna Henry Edwards in Nemaha, Co, Kansas. She grew up and attended schools there.

Bessie married Dale Lee Oden, September 13, 1946. He preceded her in death December 31, 2005.

She was a cook at the Powhattan Schools prior to working as a receptionist for the Horton Senior Citizens Center. In later years she was Housekeeping Supervisor for the Horton Community Hospital.

She is survived by her three sons; Ron (Mary) Oden of Atchison, KS, Hugh (Jean) Oden of Wilson, KS, and Kenneth (Sherry) Oden of Marmaduke, Arkansas, a daughter; Carol (Darrell) Leonard of Highland, KS, 13 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by six brothers and six sisters.

Funeral Services are planned for 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at the Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton, KS. Reverend Caren Loper will officiate. Interment will follow at the Holton Cemetery in Holton, KS.

The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to services on Tuesday at the Mortuary.

Memorials are suggested in her name and may be sent in care of the Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary, 909 Central, Horton, KS 66439.