Mary Lou (Steelman) Odom of Summerfield, Oklahoma was born on June 15, 1944 in Fanshawe, Oklahoma to Walker and Mary Elizabeth (Guinn) Herrington and passed away on March 14, 2026 at her home in Summerfield, Oklahoma at the age of 81.

She is survived by:

One daughter:

Melinda Pierce and husband Eddie of Wister, Oklahoma

Two sons:

Clayton Steelman of Summerfield, Oklahoma

Jeff Steelman and wife Nicole of Summerfield, Oklahoma

One sister:

Darlene Bewley and husband Bill of Poteau, Oklahoma

One brother:

James Herrington and wife Sharon of Heavener, Oklahoma

Seven grandchildren

15 great-grandchildren

Many beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren

Numerous nieces, nephews, other loved ones, and host of friends

She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, McCoy Steelman; her second husband, Dennis Odom; three sisters Betty Herrington, Sharon Herrington, and Beaulah Robinson; two brothers Jimmy Ray Herrington and Junior Herrington; and one great-grandchild, Axel McCage.

Mary was a life-long resident of the area and was a homemaker. She attended Freedom House of Fellowship Church. Mary loved hunting, fishing, being outdoors, tending to her flowers, and going to yard sales. She will be truly missed by many whom loved and knew her. Mary was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Summerfield Cemetery in Summerfield, Oklahoma with Brother Sam Dyer officiating. Burial will follow in Summerfield Cemetery under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.

Mary will lie in state from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Friday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be: Eddie Pierce, Stuart Ingle, Chevy Steelman, Nacona Steelman, Sam Clark and Andrew Spears.

Honorary Pallbearer will be: Larry Steelman