ERWIN , FLORA DELL, born July 3, 1923, expired on December 18, 2003, after a lengthy illness. She was born in Gilmer to Aubrey & Eddie Cora Still Odom. She was graduated from Gilmer High School. During World War II, she served her country as a welder for ships in the Houston shipyard. She moved to Dallas where she lived and worked at Texas Instruments for 27 years. In 1984 she retired and moved to Winnsboro, Texas, close to her hometown. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Winnsboro and the Lynn Swanners Class. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jack Erwin ; her brothers, Jeffie Odom, Henry Odom, Billy Odom and an infant brother. She is survived by her daughters, Bobbie Irwin of Carrollton, Linda Sims and husband, Dale Sims of Winnsboro; 5 grandchildren-Jeffrey Irwin, Dana Vaughan Jones, Kimberly Vaughan Chadwick, Chris Sims and Audra Sims Messimer; 13 great grandchildren; a brother, Edgar Odom and wife, Edith of Killeen; brothers-in-law, Johnny Erwin , Max G. Erwin , Tom Erwin and D.K. Erwin and sister-in-law, Vera Nell Davis and their families; nieces, nephews, and cousins and numerous very close and loving friends. She was loved and respected by anyone who knew her. Graveside services were held December 20, 2003, at the Rosewood Cemetery in Gilmer, Texas, with the Rev. Charles Johnson officiating. Services were directed by Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer, Texas.

The Dallas Morning News - December 25, 2003
Submitted by Edward Lynn Williams

WINNSBORO - Graveside services for Flora Dell Erwin, 80, Winnsboro, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Rosewood Cemetery, Upshur County, with Charles Johnson officiating under direction of Croley Funeral Home, Gilmer.
Mrs Erwin died Dec. 18 in Longview.
She was born July 3, 1923, in Upshur County to the late Aubrey and Eddie Still Odom. She lived in the Dallas area for 24 years prior to moving to Winnsboro. She was an assembler for Texas Instruments and a member of First Baptist Church of Winnsboro. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Dan Erwin and brothers Jeffie Odom and Henry Odom.
Survivors include daughters, Bobbie Irwin, Carrollton, and Linda Sims, Leesburg; brother, Edgar Odom, Killeen; five grand children; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
If desired, memorial may be made to Rosewood Baptist Building Fund, care of Charles Johnson, 1044 S. Mimosa, Gilmer 75644

Tyler Morning Telegraph - December 19, 2003

FLORA DELL ERWIN
July 3, 1923 - Dec 18, 2003

Rosewood Cemetery, Gilmer, Upshur Co., TX