Racine – Irene Oliver, 75, passed away at WFH All Saints hospital on Thursday, June 16, 2011. She was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on June 7, 1936, daughter of the late William and Etta Mae (nee: Burks) Allen. Irene moved to Racine in 1954 where she met her future husband, Raymond Oliver. They were married on November 15, 1955.
Irene’s career as a nursing assistant began at St. Mary’s Hospital, and continued at High Ridge Nursing Home; Southern Colony in Union Grove, and finally at the Lincoln Lutheran Home. After her retirement from Lincoln Lutheran she enjoyed working part-time as a school crossing guard. She liked to crochet and studied the bible regularly, and was a intercessory prayer warrior. She was a faithful member of Greater Grace Temple C.O.G.I.C. for over thirty years.
She is survived by her sons, Kenny Oliver, Keith Oliver, Kevin Oliver, Raymond Oliver Jr, Kimberly Oliver, Kurtis (Mynette) Oliver, and Kelly Oliver; her daughters, Tasha Oliver and Tonya Oliver; 32 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Betty Jo Sullivan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; her daughter-in-law, Beverly Oliver; granddaughter, Ke’Layah Oliver; brothers-in-law William Oliver Jr, Kenny Oliver Sr, Gerald (Ruby) Oliver ; sister-in-law Dorothy Edwards,and god-parents, George and Emma Pitt.
Homegoing services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 24, 2011 at Greater Grace Temple, 522 N. Memorial Drive, with Elder Jettie Cornett officiating. Visitation will begin in the church at 10:a.m. interment will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park immediately following the service.
Miles & Denise Strickland says
We send our deepest condolences to all of our cousins. We wanted to be there with you all, but we will be attending the services of our neighbor and friend at the same date and time of Irene's Homecoming. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.
lisa pierce says
My heart is filled with Joy knowing ouer love one is home. My eyes are filled with tears because of your loss. I know God will be with you during this time. My God continue to bless each and everyone of you. We Luv You! Lurline, Lisa, Jerry, David and Floyd
Marques Oliver says
I will never forget that signature laugh of hers. Rest In Peace Granny Irene!
Olevia Taylor says
Sorry to read that your dear son has fallen asleep in death.Many thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your many fond memories bring you comfort. There is much comfort in be Jesus promise in the bible at John 5:28 and 29 there Jesus promise a resurrection. What a wonderful time this will be being reunited with our dear love that has fallen asleep in death.