Nick and Sue 1961
Louisville, MS
Sue V. Oliver, 74, of Louisville, died Thursday, September 29, 2011, in an automobile accident near Carthage, Ms along with her former husband, W.R "Nick" Oliver of Ridgeland, MS.
Services will be held for both Nick and Sue on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at 10am at the Scotland Baptist Church near Winona, Ms. Nick will be buried near his family in Scotland Cemetery, and a procession will follow afterwards to the Mount Zion Cemetery in Choctaw County, Ms for the burial of Sue near her family.
There will be a visitation on Tuesday evening, October 4, from 5 to 8pm at the Oliver Funeral Home in Winona, MS.
Sue was a Choctaw County native and graduate of Houston High School in 1956. She continued her education at East Central Community College, received her B.A. in Education at Mississippi State University where she met and married William R. "Nick" Oliver from Winona. Sue earned her Masters degree in Education from Delta State University while raising three children and working for the Mississippi Department of Public Welfare. She was a charter member of the St. Luke Methodist Church in Cleveland, Ms. After Sue retired as a county supervisor from the Welfare Department she was active in the First United Methodist Church of Louisville, MS. She loved to travel and spend time with her family.
Sue was preceded in death by her parents Earl and Maude Vowell of Choctaw County, sisters Mary Pearl Walters, Sarah Romedy, brothers Woodrow, Herbert, T. J., Aaron, and Mike Vowell; daughter Elise Oliver McDaniel and granddaughter Annabella Oliver Kollatz.
Sue is survived by her daughter, Amie Oliver Kollatz of Richmond, VA; son, Mark Saxon Oliver of Fremont, CA; two grandsons, Justin Farr of Canton, Ms and Luke Zhou Oliver of Fremont, CA; three grandaughters, Lauren and Kristen McDaniel of Navarre, FL, and Nina Zhou Oliver of Fremont, CA; three great grandchildren; and siblings, Frederick Vowell of Ackerman, MS, Joe Vowell of McCool, MS, Ruth Reed of Glen Allen, MS and Margerite Sisson of Paducah, KY. Sue's family tree includes an orchard of beloved nieces and nephews that span the Mid-Atlantic region. Sue will be remembered for her strong, independent, resilient spirit and generous nature.
The family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Mount Zion Cemetery Fund.
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William Randolph "Nick" Oliver III
Ridgeland, MS
Nick Oliver, 72, of Ridgeland, died Thursday, September 29, 2011, in an automobile accident near Carthage, Ms along with Sue Vowell Oliver, his former wife, of Louisville, MS.
Services will be held for both Nick and Sue on Wednesday, October 5, 2011, at 10am at the Scotland Baptist Church near Winona, Ms. Nick will be buried near his family in Scotland Cemetery, and a procession will follow afterward to the Mount Zion Cemetery in Choctaw County, Ms, for the burial of Sue near her family.
There will be a joint visitation on Tuesday evening, October 4, from 5 to 8pm at the Oliver Funeral Home in Winona, MS.
Nick was a native of Vaiden, MS, and a graduate of Vaiden High School. He earned a BA in Engineering from Mississippi State University where he met and married Sue Vowell from Choctaw County. Nick was awarded the MBA from Delta State University while raising three children and working full time at Baxter Laboraties. He was a charter member of St. Luke Methodist Church in Cleveland, MS, retired from Mississippi Vocational Rehabilitation Services and was active in the Scotland Baptist Church of Winona, MS.
Nick was preceded in death by his parents, Randolph Oliver and Eura Dell Rogers Oliver; daughter, Elise Oliver McDaniel; and granddaughter, Annabella Oliver Kollatz.
Nick is survived by his daughter Amie Oliver Kollatz of Richmond, VA; son, Mark Saxon Oliver of Fremont, CA; two grandsons, Justin Farr of Canton, Ms and Luke Zhou Oliver of Fremont, CA; three granddaughters, Lauren and Kristen McDaniel of Navarre, FL, and Nina Zhou Oliver of Fremont, CA; three great grandchildren; brother Bobby Oliver and his wife, Shirley, of Winona, MS. and their children Walter and Ruth Marie.
Nick's friends and extended family will remember him as a genuine southern character. He was a teller of (mostly true) tall tales who loved epic westerns, the MSU Bulldogs and his ornery cat, Buster.
For more information please visit http://www.ofhwinona.com
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Please share your memories of our parents in this forum. It would mean so much to us.
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ReplyDeletePlease note the comment issue has been resolved. We look forward to hearing your stories. - Amie
Sending my deepest sympathy to Aime and her family. I will hold you in the light.
ReplyDeleteJan DeLaney
I met your mother at an opening just last season. We talked about my mother's hip replacement. She was a lovely person, we had a wonderful talk. I want you both to know you are held in my heart as you navigate these difficult days. Anne Savedge
ReplyDeleteMy deepest feelings of love go out to your family hopefully helping comfort your sorrow at this time. Vernon Muse
ReplyDeleteDear Mr. Oliver,
ReplyDeleteI spent many days and nights at your home on Memorial Drive, Elise and I seeing just how much trouble we could get into. I know you worked long and hard to provide for your family, your children grew into responsible adults. Elise was the most loving person I have ever known, she was kind to me when I did not deserve it. Sometimes things happen in life that we question , tragedies occur that we can't understand, how can so much pain be dealt to one family?
There is only one answer, God has this answer, He always has, He always will. He will give us mercy in the trials of this life. It may not seem like it, but He is always there. I pray that Amie and Mark take comfort in knowing that Elise has the company of her parents once again, and that Nick and Sue can wrap their arms around their baby girl as well.......their burdens are over, their pain is gone, oh what a glorious eternity awaits them........
Nick Oliver was a good friend.
ReplyDeleteIn 1979, Nick Oliver (of Memorial Drive - Cleveland MS and a dedicated "dawg" fan), David Mitchell (of Cleveland,
MS and a MOST dedicated "dawg" fan), Chris Cole (of Lambert, MS) and I (along with Consultant Firm John R Wald Co.) began the start-up of the innovative inmate work program Mississippi Prison Industries, installing the extremely politically controversial Janitorial Supply Plant, which formulated and provided janitorial supplies for Mississippi state agencies. We worked together during some exciting and demanding circumstances. After Nick moved on to Vocational Rehabilition from the DOC environment, He told me that the stress level at Voc-Rehab
was so much better that he almost could not believe he was at work and not on vacation! We maintained contact over the years. Nick could be obstinate; but, he was always considerate of others and mindful of their concerns regardless of his situation at the time. Nick encouraged me to continue my education, gave sage advice and taught me many valuable lessons - all while sharing most entertaining stories of his own experiences and situations he had witnessed. He had the unique ability to observe and accurately evaluate people.
I have lost a good friend and will miss him
Mike & Ann Jones, Loganville, Georgia
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Nick and Sue were our best friends when we lived in Cleveland in 1965-1967. Our oldest son was born there and
Nick and Sue took us under their wings. We went fishing and cooked out often. Ann and I have very fond
memories of their friendship. Amie and Mark, do you remember coming to Loganville and visiting us? We had a
good time. We will always cherish our times with you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We hope to hear
from you again when your lives settle down. God bless you all.
Mike and Ann Jones
Jo Donna Watson
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Dear Amie and Mark,
We are so sorry for you loss. I have called Mom And Dad, and they are sadden by the news. We will always have good memories of Meadow Lane.
Jimmy, Laverne And Jo Donna Watson
I am saddened and shocked tol have learned today of Nick's and Sue's death. It was my priviledge to have known and worked with Nick at Baxter in Cleveland, MS. for several years. We had been in frequent contact through telephone calls over the last few years. I will truly miss this couple and am blessed that their paths crossed mine .
ReplyDeleteMay God confort and bless the family members and friends of this couple.
Tom Swilley
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Tom Swilley
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Nick Burney of Ridgeland, ms. I dont know how to begain this....I've know them for two years and they really touched my life. God placed it on my heart to help them with anything. When nick called me to come help with buster his computer or to take out there trash i dropped what i was doing and go rightover to help. they will be truely missed. family keep your heads up and i willkeep you in my prayers. God bless
ReplyDeleteAmie,
ReplyDeleteI did not know your mother very well. It seems I am poorer for my ignorance. As I stated at their funeral, your father and I were "partners in crime" since day one. I could not say all I wanted to say. It hurt too much. Your father and I made pacts with each other over the years. Some were with love, some were funny and one or two might be considered evil. Our last pact was that he was going to live to 110. Since I was going to live to 120 you father appointed me to be an honorary pallbearer. As I passed his coffin, I whispered to him, "You owe me 37 years." When my husband, Hank died, a bit of my soul died. When your father died, another bit of my soul died.
Thank you so much for all you did to memorialize your parents. To say it was beautiful seems so hollow. It does speak of love.
Thank you for your words of love and condolence. Several people have inquired regarding the addreses for making memorial contributions. Please note them below:
ReplyDeleteFor Sue:
Make checks out to:
Mt Zion Cemetery
C/o Nona Vowell
1624 Vowell Road
McCool, Ms
39108
For Nick:
Make checks payable to:
Scotland Baptist Church ( cemetery fund in memo)
782 County Rd 14
Winona, Ms 38967
October 04, 2011
ReplyDeleteMy prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
Phyllis Farr (Canton,Ms,)
October 04, 2011
ReplyDeleteI am so heart broken over losing Sue and Nic. They were both wonderful people and they will be missed by all of us.
Betty
October 16, 2011
ReplyDeleteSue was a graduate of Houston High School
with the Class of 1956. We are so sad that we did not know about her death.
A memorial will be given in her memory to the Houston High School Memorial Plaza Fund.Our prayers are with the family...
Mary Grace Thompson Wofford
October 16, 2011
ReplyDeleteWe were so sorry to hear of Sue and Nic's death. Our prayers are with you.
Mary Grace and Bob Wofford
October 16, 2011
ReplyDeleteI have just learned of Sue and Nick's untimely deaths. I attended high school in Houston, MS with Sue and Miss. State University with Nick. I thought a lot of both of them. My prayers are with their families.
~ Bob Scott,
Houston, Mississippi
October 04, 2011
ReplyDeleteAmy,I am very sorry for your loss. i remember both your parents from St Luke in Cleveland. May the Lord help you make it through this difficult time.
Jim Brown
October 04, 2011
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your double loss. I worked with Nick at Baxters. I was born at Stewart and knew Ruth Rodgers Mitchell and her family.
~ Jimmie Cook Collier,
Cleveland, Mississippi
Justin,
ReplyDeleteMay God give you comfort and peace during this time. Always know we are here for you, Laura and Hayden. We love you very much.
Diane & Danny Lofton
Ridgeland, Mississippi
October 11, 2011
ReplyDeleteDelta State University mourns with the Oliver family.
Keith Fulcher
Delta State University
Alumni and Foundation Office
Cleveland, Mississippi
DON'T KNOW IF YOU ARE STILL TRACKING NICK'S EMAILS OR NOT.. WE ARE STILL MISSING HIM, WHAT A JOY AND POSITIVE ATTITUDE HE WAS TO US. CAN'T BRING OURSELVES TO DELETE HIS EMAIL ADDRESS... WANT SO MUCH TO TALK TO HIM AND SHARE OUR LAUGHS AND JOKES WITH HIM. WE PRAY THAT YOUR FAMILY IS DOING WELL.
ReplyDeleteTHINKING OF YOU - JO AND PAUL ADRIAN BOX
I feel very sad on hearing this news. At the Church of the Redeemer your mother was so greatly valued and loved by everyone for her sweetness and courage. We stayed in touch and frequently I prayed for her. May she continue to grow in God's love and service. I look forward to meeting her again one day. Meanwhile she is in my prayers and I hope I am in her's as well. May God give you peace and fill you with thanksgiving for all his blessings. Jack Biggers
ReplyDeleteI am grateful for your caring and to have received this email from you. I graduated with Nicky from the Vaiden high school. I hope to make it to the visitation or to the funeral.
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly
Carolyn Noah Graetz
I received the email from you all about your parent's death. I was Sonny King's sister. He passed away July 12, 2011 in Cleveland, MS from diabetes. He always told me something about your parents when we talked, which was real often. Thank you for letting us know about your tragedy. My heart goes out to your family. I still cannot believe Sonny is not with us anymore. God bless you. Sonny is buried in Cleveland, not too far from his home. I will call Nancy tonight and let her know that I received this message.
ReplyDeleteJayne McNeil, Newland, NC
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Please let me know if I can do anything to help out.
ReplyDeleteBoriece Hambrick
I had not heard the tragic news. I thought the world of both of them. Being from Cleveland, I knew them quite well. A great couple!!
ReplyDeleteI will be praying for you and your family.
Blessings,
Walter Herbison
It was my privilege to share several years with Nick as classmates in Vaiden. Nick was an outstanding student and class leader.
ReplyDeleteIn the spring Nick called me about our next class reunion and we had a very pleasant conversation about our life experiences. Not having seen Nick since our fiftieth reunion, it was a pleasure to be able to talk with him at length.
Nick will be greatly missed by friends and family.
Lucretia Applewhite Bryant
May you find comfort from the God of All Comfort.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I did not attend the Class of '56 gathering this year, the times have attended, I was drawn to your mom and to Nick....to me, they represented passion for conquering their own life challenges. I know about your mom's previous wreck and your dad's consignment to the wheelchair.....that did not bother them at all, moving on with life's challenges.
ReplyDeleteYour mom was special.......you see, I had a crush on her in high school......for a whole 2 weeks! She was on the basketball team and so was I, so one time we sat together on a trip to an away game and learned each other. Your mom was quite yet had substance. I did try to keep in touch with her but she seemed to be here and there more than I could follow. We did make good contact with her and Nick a few years ago.
Carl Myatt
Memories of Nicky.
ReplyDeleteDespite a handicap from a young child, he never seemed to feel sorry for himself. He was amoung the seven in our class of 1959 who dared to take chemistry from Mr. Prewitt, our feared and reveverd teacher and superintendant of the Vaiden High School.
I still have my report card from the senior year and it is indeed what made my adjustment to nursing school at the Touro Infirmary School of Nursing in New Orleans possible.
Nicky was academically smart in everything he did. Never saw one of his report cards, but he was the salutatoiran of our class and and he went on from there to get a college degree. That was true for only about seven of us.
Hope all is well in Virginia. My husband and I are in Brazil for six weeks. I see Lucretia from time to time in New Orleans and know she would have more to write about Nicky as I know they talked from time to time.
Luego,
Carolyn (Sue)
I am scanning many photos from my parent's lives - some from my childhood, others from before they met each other. It has been bittersweet lovely... revisiting their love for each other and their children. I've scanned the best of the rest - please visit this link to see Once Upon a Tine: http://www.flickr.com/photos/amieo2/
ReplyDeleteMark and Amie,
ReplyDeleteWe were both shocked by the bad news. I had just asked your Dad about Sue and where was she? I hadn't talked to her in a year. She was with you Amie the last I tried to call her. We enjoyed Nick's jokes and had stopped in Jackson 2 years ago to see them. It had been over 25 years since we had gotten together. You both may remember Genny, Dick, Shona and Greg Ginrich when we were all there, Dick and Nick working at Baxter, Sue and I at the Food Stamp Office, that's us. Dick and I divorced in Puerto Rico in '74 right after leaving Cleveland. Dick just passed away Sept. 16th, this past month. Shona passed away in 2005 in Dallas, Tx. Had COPD. She left 2 boys, Will 19 and Sheldon 10, both are still in Texas. Greg lives in Newnan Georgia, outside of Atlanta, is with Delta Airlines there. He has a 20 yr. old son Landon in Texas. I, Genny, married Ron 25 yrs. ago, we are living on the east coast, Fl. Your Mom and I talked a lot on the phone until last year when she went to Ca. to Mark's then to Richmond. We shared tears when she called about losing Elise. Then had joy when the new baby arrived. Mark she was so proud of your son and loved your wife. She shared her pictures with me. Amie she was so proud of you, telling me when you were traveling all over the world.
And Mark she was also proud of you and the work you do. Architect is it???
Thank you both so much for letting us know, we would have wondered forever what happened to them. Their e-mails and phone calls would have been no more. God Bless you both and again thank you so much for getting in touch with us. Our prayers are with you tonight.
Love Genny & Ron Jozwiak.
I have met Mark several times in the company of Don Taber – down in the Oakland/Walnut Creek area. I am so sorry to hear of this accident. A dear friend of mine since high school (1963-66) lost his parents in a fatal automobile accident about ten years ago. It is such a shock to the system, then some quiet and reverent joy that they went together.
ReplyDeleteI join with many LDS friends in extending our heartfelt sympathies to you in the passing of your father and mother. We will pray that the service and burial would go as you wish. We are very, very sorry!
Jon Fish, Sacramento
I miss my dearly beloved aunt and uncle everyday, but especially today.
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