Originally from Santa Paula, California, Olivia had recently retired from the Kanawha County Library system as a research librarian after thirty years of service. Prior to that she was with the Houston Library and the Los Angeles Police Department.
Olivia graduated from California State-Northridge and Michigan Universities.
Her parents Joe Jr. and Sylvia Bravo of Santa Paula are deceased. She is survived by her brothers John Bravo of Santa Paula, Michael Bravo of San Luis Obispo, California, and her loving partner Richard Carte.
Olivia’s lifelong passion was for her dogs and she served in rescue of many at risk animals for many years. She also served in rescue of many at risk animals for many years. She also served voluntarily on the Board of Covenant House in Charleston as well as the Board of Literacy Volunteers of Kanawha Co.
Memorial service will be March 24th, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Tyler Mountain Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, it is requested any donations be made to Covenant House in Charleston, WV.