Minnie O. Oliver

Minnie D. Oglesby Oliver, “93” years of age, departed this life on Friday May 11, 2018. She was born in Dewy Rose, Georgia on July 17, 1924, the 9th child of 13 children, to Drew Oglesby and Sally Harper Oglesby. She was preceded in death by her parents, seven brothers and three sisters. She is survived by two sisters, Ruby Underwood of Baltimore, Md. And Barbara White of Cleveland, Ohio. Minnie graduated from Hartwell High school in Hartwell, Ga. She grew up attending and became a member of her family church, Maple Spring Baptist Church, for over 17 years. Minnie later moved to Baltimore, Md in 1942, and became a member of Enon Baptist Church of Baltimore, Md for over 50 years, serving as a nurses’ aid and a missionary, and was active in many other groups. Minnie later joined The University Parkway Church of Christ, under the leadership of Pastor Rick Adsit, where she continued her service in the Lord until a lengthy illness. But “Jesus” blessed her to regain a portion of health and strength and she remained a member until her passing. Her favorite bible verse from childhood was from Ephesians 6:2-3: “Honor thy father and mother; that your life may be longer upon the land that thy God give thee. which is the first commandment with promise; that it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth”. Truly Minnie was a witness that for 93 years, God was faithful to keep his promise to her! Minnie retired from the state of Maryland after 17 years of faithful service. Her state office of employment is currently known as “The Dept. of Labor and Licensing Regulations” on Eutaw Street in Baltimore City. She was married to the late Henry L. Oliver in 1944 and from this union a son (Howard Mitchell) and daughter (Wendy Jewel) were born, whom she loved dearly. Her son, Howard “Mitchell” Oliver preceded her in death in 2011. Minnie always said her desire was to treat everyone the way she wanted to be treated and helped anyone that God sent her way. She leaves to cherish her memory: her daughter, Wendy Jewel Oliver Branche, son in-law (Gregory); four grandchildren, Howard “Howie”, Carla, Daniel “Danny”, and Alexis “Lexis”; one very special and “faithful” nephew, Herman Saulter (Pam), all residing in Maryland; and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and devoted friends.

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Minnie O. Oliver

July 17, 1924 - May 11, 2018