Odyene Carlisle Looney, 88, of DeCordova, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2018. Graveside service: 2:00 PM, Tuesday, June 19, 2018, Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, Visitation: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Saturday, June 16, 2018, Wiley Funeral Home, Granbury, and Lie in State: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sunday, June 17, 2018.
Odyene was born on June 14, 1930 to Ernest and Sina Rash. She had a loving, caring spirit, and always had a kind word for everyone. She was quick-witted and was a funny conversationalist. She loved playing bridge with her many friends and had a flair for homebuilding and design. She was also an active member of the Women’s Club of Grand Prairie.
Odyene was devoted to her family and friends. She loved going swimming with her grandchildren at the Country Club and was always available to help them with their studies. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers: Billy and Wade Rash, and her Husband George Carlisle.
Odyene is survived by her husband: Billy D. Looney, son: Craig Carlisle and wife Sally, grandchildren: Austin Carlisle and wife Susan, Brooke Willis and husband Chris and Lauren Larkin and husband Levi, and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.