Sarah Banks Oliver Obituary in Opelika at Harris Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Sarah Banks Oliver

Funeral service for Sarah Oliver, 95, of Opelika, AL, will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church, 650 Jeter Avenue, Opelika, AL 36801 with interment in Evergreen Cemetery, Reverend Clifford E. Jones will officiate.

Mrs. Oliver, who passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, was born March 6, 1928 in Chambers County, Alabama.

Public viewing will be Monday, June 19, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Facial covering is required)

Mrs. Oliver will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the service.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories: two daughters, Sandra Oliver and Priscilla Oliver, PhD, both of Atlanta, GA; one daughter-in-law, Barbara Moore Oliver of Atlanta, GA; three grandsons, Brian Timothy Oliver, MD of Clear Lake, TX, Phillip James Oliver III and Angelo A. “Tony” Andrews both Atlanta, GA; three special neighbors, Sylvester (Boogie) Brooks, Hattie Mae Edwards, and Mittie Carlisle all of Opelika, AL; a special friend, Sister Bedell Weathers of Opelika, AL; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and sisters and brothers in the Lord.

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To the Banks family; My thoughts and prayers are with you as we celebrate the life of Sarah. Jerome Wells

I am so sorry for your loss. May God strengthen your family.

Sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family. Mrs.Oliver will be missed.

To the Banks family we are sorry for your loss. May God's promises bring comfort to your soul, peace to your heart and be your strength each passing morning. Roderick & Francine Hughley

To the Banks family we are sorry for your loss. May God's promises bring comfort to your soul and peace to your heart and strength as the days pass.

My condolences to the Oliver family my thoughts and prayers are with you 🙏🏾

A wonderful lady with a sweet smile. I will never forget her apple pies. Prayers to the family. D.H. Kelsey

My heartfelt condolences to the Oliver! We will truly miss Sister Oliver on Tuesday Prayer Line. She uplifted each of us and always had kind words for all and a million dollar smile. Gone from our sight but never our hearts! Blessings, K. L. Williams

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