Born in Murphy, North Carolina on March 6, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Zeb and Emma Rose Gibson.
Ollie is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Todd (Charles); daughter, Gloria Collins; grandchildren: Charlene Huff; Allen Gilstrap, Samuel Gilstrap (Lesly), Melissa Stewart (Kenneth), Rodney Tally (Mary); great-grandchildren: Camille Huff, Mazey Stewart, Nora Gilstrap; Andy Gilstrap, Raven Tally; and sister, Ann Hayes (Furman "Gabby").
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James Rice; daughter, Rosalee Sentell; two great-grandsons, Caleb Gilstrap and Aaron Gilstrap.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Hillcrest Memorial Park, 2410 Gentry Memorial Hwy, Pickens, South Carolina.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
