In Memory of Brigette Oden

Our beloved Brigette Lorraine Oden recently passed on July 16th, 2022. Brigette was a wonderful daughter, sister, niece, aunt, and friend. Her beauty, strength, resilience, kindness, and compassion touched every person she encountered.

Always striving to achieve, Brigette surpassed every goal she set, and her achievements were many. She completed a multidisciplinary undergraduate degree from West Virginia University in Morgantown, and a graduate degree in legal studies from Regent University in Virginia Beach. Brigette served her country as a paralegal specialist, obtaining the rank of Staff Sergeant in the West Virginia Army National Guard. She began her full-time career at Camp Dawson, West Virginia and completed multiple tours at the National Guard Bureau in Arlington, Virginia. She was a decorated U.S. Army Veteran, having deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Passionate about service for her country and her community, Brigette became a certified Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for Children, a community-based program that supports citizen-volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children. In keeping with her life of service, Brigette had recently accepted a senior civil servant position with the Department of the Navy. Brigette built a beautiful life in Virginia Beach and spent many days on the beach at sunrise and sunset. She loved to surround herself with family and friends and looked forward to starting a family of her own.

She is survived by everyone in her immediate loving family, including her mother, step-father, father, Aunt, Uncle, siblings, adoring nephews and nieces, as well as the love of her life and significant other, and countless beloved extended family and friends.

Brigette supported her mother and family in every way she possibly could. We want to honor Brigette's memory and say our last goodbyes.

I am currently asking for donations to help cover the expenses of Brigette’s funeral and support of her mother.

Here is a link to the fundraiser for Brigette. Please consider donating, as any amount will truly help Brigette and her family during this difficult time.

We greatly appreciate you and thank you so much.