"For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith"

- II Timothy 4:6-7

Odessa Haynes Mahoney was born on March 17, 1937. She was the daughter of the late Alma Haynes Rorie. Odessa was nurtured in the home of the grandparents, the late Tom and Isabella Haynes. She answered God's call and transitioned into glory on Saturday, May 8, 2021.

Odessa Haynes Mahoney attended the public schools of Berkeley County, graduating from Berkeley Training High School in 1955. As many others in the 1950s, she moved to New York City to pursue a better life and employment. While in New York, Odessa attended several training schools and was employed in various occupations. After moving back home in 1990, she accepted a position at Berkeley Federal Credit Union as a teller until retirement in 2005.

Odessa Haynes Mahoney Christian's pilgrimage began at an early age. She was a member of Saint James African Methodist Episcopal Church presently known as Moncks Corner African Methodist Episcopal Church. Upon returning to Moncks Corner, SC, Odessa renewed her membership with her home church where she was very active and involved in the ministries of the church. She served in many capacities such as: the Session-Gillians Women's Missionary Society, the Golden Circle, the Chancellor Choir, the Senior Choir, the Lay Organization and as President of the Stewardess Board No. 2.

Odessa Haynes Mahoney was united in holy matrimony to Charles Mahoney, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by two of her brothers, George Rorie, Jr. and James Rorie.

Odessa Haynes Mahoney leaves to cherish her memories: a brother, Johnny E. Rorie of Westampton, NJ; sisters-in-law, Retha B. Rorie and Deloris Rose Harris both of Moncks Corner, SC; special cousins, Rusty Haynes, Ronald Haynes and Reggie McReynolds all of New York; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.