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Obituary For Olivia G. Gravely
On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, Olivia G. Gravely, 93 of Elijah Cir., Martinsville, VA transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life at Mulberry Creek Nursing & Rehab Center. She was born December 9, 1930, in Martinsville, VA to the late Henry O. Gravely and Audrey Lee Woods Gravely.
In addition to her parents, Olivia was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Gravely; one daughter, Schenita Coles, and one son, Harold Gravely.
Olivia was a member of the Galilean House of Worship where she was a member of the Usher's Ministry. She retired from American Furniture Company after many years of service.
Olivia leaves to cherish her memory: three daughters, Laverne Gravely-Dalton (Warren) and Vickie Kidd both of Martinsville, VA, and Hazel Johnson of Danville, VA; one son, Lloyd Gravely (Audrey) of Winston Salem, NC; twelve grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; one brother, David Gravely (Mary) of Axton VA; two sisters, Juanita Hairston and Della Gravely both of Martinsville, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A visitation service will be held on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at 2 p.m. with the funeral service at 2:30 p.m. at Refuge Temple Ministries, 205 Clearview Dr., Martinsville, VA with Bishop Michael Penn, Eulogist. Interment will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 869 Parkway Dr., Martinsville, VA.
A public viewing will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Other times, the family will be receiving friends at the home, 635 Elijah Cir., Martinsville, VA. Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.
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Sharon Bassett sent Heavenly Heights Bouquet for Olivia G. Gravely - August 10, 2024
On behalf of Amber Gravely and Sharon Bassett, sending hugs and comforting thoughts!
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Sharon Campbell-Wood sent Sweet Moments for Olivia G. Gravely - August 07, 2024
Remembering your wonderful mother, and wishing you comfort.
With love, Betty's daughters, Karen Campbell and Sharon Campbell-Wood
Sending my condolences in your time of loss. May God give you strength and comfort during your bereavement. Gladys King
Prayers and sympathy. Sweet lady. Continue to hold your memories close to your heart. James and Betty Hairston
Vickie my deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in my prayers. Willie Mae Harris
Praying for the family. Eric & Sherri Hairston, Hampton, VA
I would like to extend my sympathy to the family, she will truly be missed, Love you
Family we are praying for your strength and comfort during this time of bereavement for your er. Sis. Olivia was always loving, sweet and soft spoken everytime I saw her. She will be greatly missed. With love Michael and Naylene Kirby.
Ms Olivia was my neighbor when I was a child growing up in the Leatherwood community. She was a wonderful neighbor with a kind heart and an infectious laugh. May God's grace be sufficient for everyone mourning her passing.
Janet Hairston Collins
My condolences to the family Betty Gravely Burwell
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