Ms. Odena Lowry Worriax, a devoted mother, grandmother, and faithful servant, passed away on February 3, 2026 at the age of 71. She leaves behind a legacy of love, humility, and service that touched every life she encountered.

A proud mother of four, Odena considered her family her greatest calling. She poured herself into her children's lives with patience, wisdom, and unwavering support, teaching them by example what it meant to love others selflessly.

Odena was a lifelong servant-leader. As a Sunday school teacher, she shaped young hearts with kindness and faith, believing that true Christianity meant serving Christ in word and deed. She is perhaps best known for teaching children and youth alike to learn scripture, how to pray, and to honor God through acts of service. She also served her community as a teacher's assistant, where her quiet dedication made a lasting impact.

Her leadership was not loud, but it was powerful – rooted in service, humility, and care. Known as a wonderful cook, Odena also expressed her love through food. Her kitchen was a place of comfort, warmth, and welcome, where meals were shared, delivered, and relationships were nurtured.

She was preceded in death by her children's father, Mr. James W. Worriax, her mother Ms. Odessa Cobb; and the Rev. Coolidge Cummings and Mrs. Vanice Cummings. Odena is survived by her four children, Dr. James Doyle Worriax (Jessica) of Wilmington, NC, Mrs. Hattena Worriax-Scott (Rev. Kelly) of Pembroke , Mr. Daniel Worriax of Pembroke, and Mrs. Alexandria Dial (Alex) of Pembroke, NC; along with grandchildren whom she adored Justin Scott, Jayden Worriax, Nakia Worriax, Jacob Worriax, Haylee Scott, Bryson Scott, Kellieana Scott, Addison Scott, and a host of family and friends. Her family and friends will forever cherish her gentle spirit, servant's heart, and the example she set for all who were blessed to know her