I have fought the good fight ; I have finished the race. I have kept the faith finally there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness. 2 Timothy 4:7-8
Olivia was born to the union of the late Ben Worrell and Adell Worrell on May 3,1918. She was educated in Boykins; VA. Oliva was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Edgar Myers Sr. They later became the proud parents of two children, son Edgar T Myers, Jr, and daughter Gwendolyn Myers. Olivia accepted Jesus Christ into her life as her savior at an early age. In 1957 she and her mother Adell Worrell opened their home to start the Church of God Norfolk. Rev John D Davis became the Pastor. The church later moved to Hanson Ave, Norfolk, VA then moved to the current location on Bellamy Ave, Norfolk, VA.
Olivia worked for Eastern Burlap and Trading Company for over sixty years. She loved her employers Mr. and Mrs. Popkin’s and Richard Popkins. They loved and always showed her kindness. Olivia loved to cook and iron, she always took good care of her mother and ways made sure her family had what they needed. She always opened her home to family members and helped them anyway that she could. She was a kindhearted person who loved everyone.
Olivia leaves to cherish her memories her loving and dedicated children Edgar T Myers, Jr (Shelby) and Gwendolyn Myers Manson (Antonio);Her daughter in law and son in law were also loving and dedicated to her; granddaughter, Yolanda Jefferson (James);five great grands and great great grands; cousin, Ethel Mosley; sister in law, Artlee Hopkins; nephews, Elston Fitzgerald, James Simmons, George Myers; niece Artlee Simmons and a host of family, cousin and friends.
She is now at rest and will be forever missed but not forgotten by all.
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Tony Manson says
August 20, 2020 at 2:48 pmTo a my Beautiful Mother In Law, I had the pleasure of getting to know you and you will surely be missed. I’ll forever remember that smile that you used to show me whenever I was in your presence, I’m praying eternal rest and peace for your journey, I’m looking forward to seeing you again,with love Tony aka “Big Boy”
BARBARA BURKE AND FAMILY says
August 20, 2020 at 4:57 pmMISS OLIVIA, MY NAME IS BARBARA BURKE. I AM VERY SORRY THAT I DID NOT GET TO KNOW YOU. I AM THE COUSIN OF YOUR SON-IN-LAW TONY. I HAVE GOTTEN TO KNOW YOUR DAUGHTER GWEN. I SEE HOW YOU RAISED HER INTO AN HONARABLE WOMEN WITH GREAT MORALES AND RELIGIOUS CONVICTIONS. I LOVE GWEN AND TONY. I KNOW SHE DID NOT RAISE HERSELF, SO THAT TELLS ME LOTS ABOUT YOU. GODSPEED TO YOU AND REST WELL.
Georgia Ruth West Bailey says
August 20, 2020 at 7:36 pmOur deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Miss Olivia.She was a beautiful and very kind lady.The West family loved her dearly
The West Family says
August 20, 2020 at 7:58 pmWe are so very sorry for your loss. Sister Olivia was a beautiful person and she was loved by our family. May God bless and comfort you all.
The West Family