Marie Sandra "Sandy" (Koch) O'Dell, 73, of Bolivar, MO, went to be with the Lord, January 1, 2017. She was born November 15, 1944, in St. Louis, MO.

She was a loving mother to Linda King (William) and John Forester (Tonya); and a nana to Letitia Henry, Chance Henry, Kodi Forester and Tanner Gadberry. Sandy will also be dearly missed by other family members and special friends.

Our mother was one of a kind. She was a free spirit who loved to travel and spending time with her with her family and friends. She never knew a stranger and also made sure others knew they were greatly appreciated.

Though we will miss her, we can rejoice in the fact that she is with the love of her life, Roy O'Dell, which passed away 28 years ago.

A celebration of Sandy's life will be held at a later date. God Bless

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.