Lucille Fleming Oliver Obituary

MCALESTER, OK AND GLOUCESTER, VA – Lucille Fleming Oliver, age 101, died Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Mitchell Manor in McAlester, OK.

Lucille was born November 18, 1913 at White Marsh. She graduated from Botetourt High School, attended Fredericksburg State Teachers College, now Mary Washington College, where she received her teaching certificate. She later received her Bachelor of Science Degree from East Central College, Ada, OK.

On April 14, 1933 she married Fred Oliver the love of her life. They lived in Gloucester where Lucille taught school at Achilles until 1943 when her husband was transferred to the US Naval Ammunition Depot in McAlester. She taught school including music at Pittsburg and Kiowa High Schools. During the Korean War, she and Fred lived at Midway Islands while he served in the US Navy. After Lucille returned to McAlester she taught in both elementary and high school retiring in 1972. She was a member of the Fortnightly Music Club and spent much of her time reading the Bible and searching for the scriptural origins of many beloved hymns.

Lucille was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church and was baptized in 1924. In McAlester she and Fred joined First Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School and for many years was active in many church activities including filling in as church organist.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Jennings Oliver; and parents, James Olin and Edith Elnora Oliver Fleming. She is survived by her sisters in law, Lydia Rilee, Ruby Ann Abbott, Virginia Oliver and Evelyn Oliver; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family expresses sincere gratitude to Lucille’s wonderful friends, Jerry and Lorna Pool and Faye Durant whom have cared for her for over fifteen years as though she was their own mother.

Funeral service for Lucille will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Beech Grove Baptist Church with Reverend Bob Robbins and Reverend Clarence Hilling officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery next to her beloved Fred. The family will greet friends following the service in the church social hall.

In memory of Lucille memorial gifts may be given to Beech Grove Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 100, White Marsh, VA 23183.

Arrangements by Hogg Funeral Home and Crematory, Gloucester Point. Family and friends may share condolences and memories at www.hoggfh.com

The Emerson family was saddened to learn of the death of Kenneth Ray Carpenter, 28, son of George and Celeste Hogge on Saturday, February 7th. He leaves behind cherished memories with his brother Robert and his sisters Shanna and Amber and their families. He is also survived by his wife Jasmine and his son Dylan Wesley, who was his pride and joy. Kenny enjoyed fishing, hunting, and a good country song. But more than anything, he loved his family. A service to celebrate Kenny’s life will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at Warwick Assembly of God at 1228 Todds Lane, Hampton at 11:00AM.

William Edward West, 57, died January 16, 2015 at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital. Edward was a native of Gloucester County and graduated in the first graduating class of the new Gloucester High School in 1976. He was a member of Groves Memorial Presbyterian Church and the Achilles Masonic Lodge, No. 281 AF & AM. Edward was a master painter, loved being outdoors hunting and fishing and he was an avid chess player. He was a history buff and never met a stranger, just people who he had never met. He will be remembered for his kindness and love he gave to his family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Edward D. “Jimmy” West; maternal grandparents, Lynwood and Dorothy Emerson and paternal grandparents, Lambert and Maggie West.

He is survived by his daughters, Victoria Ackers and husband, William; and Melissa Byrd and husband, Philip; mother, Brenda Emerson West; sister, Karen W. Ward and husband, Gary; special niece, Olivia Ward; many friends and his beloved dog, Ginger.

Funeral service officiated by Reverend Bill McCullough and Reverend C. Alan Hogge will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Groves Memorial Presbyterian Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. [Groves Memorial Presbyterian Church, 9117 Glass Road, Hayes, VA, US, 23072]

In Edward’s memory donations may be given to the Abingdon Volunteer Fire and Rescue, P. O. Box 9, Bena, Virginia 23018.

Arrangements by Hogg Funeral Home and Crematory, Gloucester Point. Family and friends may share condolences and memories at www.hoggfh.com

Edward was George & Rebecca Emerson’s first great-grandchild.

Here’s a great picture Robert Carol, Sherwood, and Nel taken by Mary Beth Thompson at our September Family Reunion.

Due to a variety of reasons, we’ve decided to cancel the 2015 New Year’s Family Gathering. However, we’d like your feedback to help us plan for the 2016 New Year’s Family Gathering.

Would you please send me an email at sbeb.cs@gmail.com or leave a reply below with your response to these questions?

1. Would you plan to attend a 2016 New Year’s Family Gathering?

2. Would you prefer meeting at a local restaurant or a pot-luck dinner?

3. Would you like to help plan and coordinate the 2016 New Year’s Family Gathering?

Wishing your family a blessed Christmas and New Year!

Thanks to Bethany Poteat for sharing these 2014 Reunion Photos.

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Hello Emerson Family- from Margaret Connell
(Brandon & Elizabeth Emerson’s daughter)

ANNOUNCING a new addition to Buck’s Bunch

CLAIRE CATALINA REID

born to my first daughter Emily Alicia Reid, her husband Tyler Reid and their 18 month-old son, Gage. Claire made her grand entrance on September 18, 2014 at 12:50am in FRONT of the hospital ER. While Tyler was trying to summons hospital staff for assistance I was privileged to be available to receive my precious little grand-daughter into my own hands as she entered the world.

What a glorious event!!!!!

We are a hearty bunch and apparently quick deliveries must be  genetically transferable 😉 as I had 2 of my own born in the car (one in the midwifery parking lot and one on the side of the highway). So it all felt somewhat familiar to me. Emily and 6lb. 10oz. Baby “CC” are doing very well.

We miss our parents (Brandon and Elizabeth) but we are grateful for our family heritage. I wish I could share these times with them but I look forward to seeing them again someday. They would be proud once again of another great grand-baby. Mama and Daddy loved and enjoyed each and every new addition to the family.

We are abundantly blessed.

The annual Emerson Family Reunion was held on Sunday, September 21st. We are grateful, as always, to Amy Moore for hosting this yearly get-together.

We were delighted that our eldest Emerson, Nelson (91 years young), was able to attend.

And we rejoiced together when the youngest Emerson, Levi Carlton Emerson (2 1/2 weeks) made an appearance, too!

We enjoyed watching the next youngest, Ezra Poteat, making his “rounds” during the afternoon. And the newest “In-Law” was introduced — Liz Emerson, Craig’s beautiful bride!

It was good to have Mary Thompson (Buck’s daughter) join us from Texas. She shared a beautiful PowerPoint tribute to her parents, Brandon & Elizabeth Emerson.

Children had fun crabbing, canoeing, and playing on the trampoline; while adults spent the afternoon laughing, joking (Yes, Sherwood was there!), and reminiscing. And, of course, there was tons of good food!

Just a reminder to the photographers who were snapping pictures during the afternoon — please send me your digital photos so we can share the goodness with those who weren’t able to attend!

Liz shared her business card, announcing her new Mary Kay business. We Emersons are a naturally beautiful bunch, but if you decide you need a little help, here’s the person to call!

It was a good day … thank you, Amy, for inviting us … and thank you to all who came …

Congratulations to Noah Carlton Emerson on the birth of his second son, Levi Carlton.

Little Levi was born on September 2nd; and weighed 7lbs. 8oz., and is 20 1/2 inches long! Logan is his big brother; Joel & Debbie are his proud Emerson grandparents; and he is the 10th great-grandson of Herbert & Nora Emerson.