Dru Ann O’Dell, age 71, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away early Tuesday morning, December 12, 2023, at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion.

      She was born June 13, 1952, in Flora, the daughter of Marion Jeff and Phyllis (Daugherty) Bible.

      Dru operated Clay City Slaughter and Processing until it closed in 2000.  She then worked at the mailing center and upon it closing its doors later worked at North American Lighting in Flora until her retirement.  Dru attended Clay City Christian Church and enjoyed reading, quilting, and spending time with her beloved cats.

      She is survived by a daughter: Dena (Ed) McCracken of Clay City; mother: Phyllis Bible of Louisville; 3 grandchildren: Cheyenne O’Dell of Clay City, Leland O’Dell of Clay City, and Edward McCracken Jr. of Kell; 3 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; a brother: Steven (Donna) Bible of Louisville; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

      She was preceded in death by her father; a brother: Mark Bible; a sister: Krystal Lewis; a special sister: Jennifer Bible; and a brother-in-law: Marty Lewis.

      A funeral ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.  A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday evening at the funeral home.  Memorial donations are suggested to the family to assist with final expenses, and these will be accepted through the funeral home.  To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com