Bessie Inez Olson

She saw many things come to pass during her 102 years, including the Great Depression and World War II. Inez graduated from Arp high school in 1941, and one of her first jobs was pack tomatoes to be shipped. She married her “Sailor boy” on June 3rd 1944. They had 44 years together before his death in 1988. She was a seamstress and spend 12 and half years as head of the fabric department of TG&Y

Preceding her in death are her husband Johnnie Garland Olson, her parents; sister Louise Musslewhite; two nieces Shirley Latham, and Darlene Biscamp; nephew, Forest Musslewhite.

She is survived by daughter; Donna Gayle Olson of Deer Park, TX, a sister Glenda Brown (Gordan), of Coweta, OK. Nephews Craig Brown (Sue) of Rogers AR, Rod Elijah Garret of Tulsa OK, niece Lynn Landry, Orange TX.

Special thanks go to Magnolia Hospice, and specifically Kendal, Maria, and Tracy for the gentle care of Ms. Olson.

Memorial Contributions can be made to Creekmont Baptist Church 401 Myrtle Creek Dr. La Porte TX