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Obituary For Ora Earline Oglesby

Mother Ora Earline Thompson Oglesby’s abundant and fulfilled life peacefully ended late Monday, January 8th at St. Thomas West Hospital.

Earline was born December 10, 1927 in Statesville, TN to the late Ben and Willie Pearl Thompson. Born and raised in Wilson County, Earline accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age at Smithfork Statesville Missionary Baptist Church where she served faithfully as a committed Usher and member of the Mother Board. She was a dedicated cafeteria worker with Metro Nashville Public Schools for over 40 years. During this time she became famous for her stellar sugar cookie baking skills. She was joined in holy matrimony to the late Charles F. Oglesby, Sr. and from this union they were blessed with Shirley Ann Thomas, Charles Oglesby, Jr., Barbara Oglesby and Benjamin Oglesby.

Through the years, she found happiness in moments spent preparing Sunday dinner for her family, cheering for the Tennessee Titans, relishing family reunions, solving her seek-a-word puzzles and inviting friends and family to sit and play a hand of spades. Loved by all who crossed her path, she lived life to the fullest and was known for embracing joy and celebrating family accomplishments.

She was preceded in death by siblings Fannie Louise Webb, Ben H. Thompson, Jr., Earl Dean Thompson, Howard Bruce Thompson, Charles Richard Thompson and children Barbara Oglesby and Benjamin Oglesby.

Her memory will be cherished by sisters Dorothy Dean Seay, Rose Ellen Perkins, Pearlie May Lawrence and brothers Cidney Jerry Thompson, John Robert Thompson, and Ollie Wilson Thompson. Her legacy will continue with children Shirley Ann Thomas, and Charles Oglesby, Jr., grandchildren Carlos Lamont Oglesby (Angelina), Paul Steven Lajuan Oglesby (Dara), Jonathan Andrew Thomas, Alysha Jonae Frierson (Trey), Brooke Ashley Thompson (D’Juan), great grandchildren Krista, Deonta, Paris, Alexis, Akira, Sydney, Asia, Tre, Isaiah, Alyssa, Thaddeus Areya, Brianna, Aliyah, Jaden, Peyton and Cairo, great great granddaughters, Charli and Nova and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins & friends.

Family Visitation, Tuesday 11-12noon with funeral service to follow at JC Hellum Funeral Chapel.

Pastor Ernest Norman- Eulogist

Rev. Tollie Cantrell- Officiant

Interment will be held on Friday, January 26, 2024 at 1:00pm at Jennings Cemetery in Statesville, Tn.

Please keep the Oglesby family in your thoughts and prayers.

Arrangements entrusted to JC Hellum Funeral Home 107 Stokes St. Lebanon Tn. 37087 (615) 444-4558

Guest Book

R.I.P granny my condolences to the Oglesby Family

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Shirley, I will always recall with great warmth the love and support Mrs Earline shared during our childhood. She ensured your home was a welcoming beacon for all of us neighborhood kids. The special moments you, Sandy and I spent there will always be a special memory. When we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us. Please accept our most sincere condolences to you. Vikkee & the entire Carpenter family

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With warm sincere condolences. Wishing Auntie, a heavenly blessed ascension with our family ancestors. Live peacefully in eternity Auntie.

- Dwight Webb

In loving memory of my favorite Aunt. Always in my heart. Lovingly, Sharon and Donald Oglesby

- Sharon OGLESBY

Sending my deepest condolences out to the Oglesby,Thompson family and friends on this sad occasion.I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers...... Pamela Hall Waters

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My condolences to the family

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Prayers and sympathy to the family. Glenda, Helen and Ms Dorthy praying for your strength and love ❤️ Linda and Josephine F.

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1/10/2024@9:20 AM;Extended Godly Love & Prayers to the Oglesby Family. From the Corder-Jobe Family. Sister Shawn Jobe & Family.

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1/10/2024@ Posted An Appropiate TIME! Extending "Godly Love", Fervent Prayers,& Condolences to the Oglesby Family & ALL" Family's. The Lords Prayer ( The Prayer Of Jabez, 1st & 2nd Chronicles ), The Book Of Psalm, FAITH/THE BOOK OF PROVERBS,ROMANS & MORE BOOKS OF THE BIBLE. BLESSED BE THE LORD and ALL that's within. May GOD Continue BLESSING all in JESUS HOLY NAME, Amen! From The Cirder-Jobe Family's.Humbly & Sincerely Submitted by Ms. Melba Shawn Jobe at an appropriate time! With "CHRIST" ALL things are POSSIBLE, JESUS, JESUS, JESUS!

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