Odessa Hunt's Obituary
Odessa Michelle Hunt
1/24/68 – 8/29/22
Odessa Michelle (Petersen) Hunt, age 54, was peacefully welcomed into the arms of her Heavenly Father surrounded by her children and family on Monday, August 29th, 2022 after a three year faith-filled battle with infirmity. Michelle was the daughter of Joann (Browder) Carroll and the late Cecil (Pete) C. Petersen. She was born on January 24th, 1968 in Columbia, SC where she was also raised. She resided in Concord, NC prior to her passing.
Full of beauty, faith, and passion, Michelle lived her life devoted to her Savior, Jesus Christ, and to the ones she loved. She overflowed with love and joy for her children and grandchildren, they were “Nana Pearl’s” greatest treasures in life. Michelle’s nurturing nature was always evident and for that she was a mother to many beyond her natural children. She displayed a strength like no other and no matter the situation she would not give up without a fight. Michelle had a love for coffee, crafting, all things health and wellness, cooking, camping, and was an expert at finding shark teeth. Most of all, she loved spending quality time with her family, sharing her faith and testimony, and worshipping her Heavenly Father. Michelle, alongside the Holy Spirit, were a force to be reckoned with and she was an inspiration to all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her family rejoices in knowing that she is pain free and whole, and look forward to the day they can all be together in Heaven with her again. For everything she imparted, her legacy and spirit will live on for generations to come.
Michelle is survived by her son Josh Petersen, wife Danielle, and their children Emma, Bryce, and Nora; her daughter Lauren Litaker, husband Wesley, and their children, Ezra and Evan; her son Caleb Hughes, wife Breanna, and their daughter Willow; her mother Joann Carroll, sister Teresa Dawkins, sister Cathy Young, brother Craig Petersen, brother Scottie Petersen, sister Nicole Budd and husband Jeff; and many nephews, nieces, cousins, friends, and family in the Lord.
A celebration service of her life will be held on Saturday, September 3rd at 2pm located at Fire Church, 4323 Concord Pkwy S, Concord, NC, 28027. Visitation will follow. The family is asking if everyone would wear a bright color in her honor as she always loved to wear colorful things.
James Funeral Home is serving the family.
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