Olive was born in Elizabeth City, N.C. to Essie and Jesse Carter and was the last of her siblings.
She retired from Sears and volunteered many hours at Hampton General (Sentara CarePlex) and Riverside Rehabilitation Auxiliaries. She was an active member of Fox Hill Road Baptist Church and served many years in the nursery and choir.
Left to cherish their beloved mother are Eva Wood (Richard), Nancy Snell (Ralph), and Herbert Dale, Jr. (Agie). Affectionately known as G.G., she also leaves 7 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Friday, August 4, 2017 at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A celebration of Olive’s life led by Pastor Nathan Cecil will follow at 2:00 pm in the funeral home chapel with interment at Peninsula Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions to Fox Hill Road Baptist Church/Youth, 335 Fox Hill Road, Hampton, VA 23669 or Sentara CarePlex, 3000 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA 23666 would greatly be appreciated by the family.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.
Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA 23666.
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