ODESSA - Nina B Sledge, of Odessa, passed away October 15, 2016 in Odessa, TX after a brief illness. Nina was born October10, 1924 to Herbert and Gertie Cate in Sweetwater, TX. Visitation was held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 17, 2016, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under the direction of Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home. Nina was married to Leon Sledge for 70 years. She was a resident of Odessa for 50 years. Nina was a member of Eisenhower Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leon Sledge; son, Jimmy Sledge; brothers, Jack Cate, Irvin Cate, Foy Cate, and sister, Wyno May Watson and granddaughter, Misty Hillis She is survived by her daughter, Glenda Sledge; grandsons, Michael Hillis and wife Linda, Sean Sledge; granddaughters, Brinda Rollman and husband JR, Donna Bradshaw, Jennifer Connell and Linda Perkins;12 Great-Grandchildren and 5 Great, Great-Grandchildren.