Mrs. Mary Elisabeth Oglesby, age 84, formerly of Athens, GA, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 14th, 2023, at her home in Palmetto Bay, FL. She was born on July 12, 1938, to the late Luke and Laura Jeanette (Smith) Snelson. Mrs. Oglesby was preceded in death by her loving husband of 43 years, H. Lynn Oglesby, who passed away on March 16, 2003. Mrs. Oglesby was a member of Young Harris United Methodist Church in Athens, a graduate of Athens High School and the University of Georgia, and a sister of the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority.
She is survived by two daughters, Susan Elisabeth Oglesby of Palmetto Bay, FL and Elisabeth “Beth” Anne Harkleroad and her husband Ray of Pembroke Pines, FL. Four Grandchildren: Laura Lynn Oglesby, Katherine Oglesby, Kevin Harkleroad, and Katelynn Harkleroad. She is also survived by her brother, Robert Luke Snelson and sister-in-law Judi Snelson. Many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews also survive.
Visitation will be held Saturday, January 28, 2023, from 12:00 until 2:00 at Smith Funeral Home in Winder, with graveside services and interment at 2:00 pm at Rose Hill Cemetery in Winder, GA.
Arrangements under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, 755 Atlanta Hwy SE, Winder, GA 30680
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