Ollie Mae Bennett (Suggs) Evans
Ollie Mae Bennett (Suggs) Evans
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Ollie Mae Bennett (Suggs) Evans Obituary
She attended Burrell High School in Florence, Alabama. Then moved to Gary, Indiana in 1950. She married Clarence Suggs and to this union three children were born. Bobby Sr., Cassandra, and Kevin Sr. During her second marriage to Alonzo Evans one child was born, Rochelle. She was employed by Bethlehem Steel Mill, Munster Med Inn, and retired from the GNS. She attended Metropolitan Baptist Church under Rev. Dumas until she could no longer make the commute. She then started attending New Bible Baptist Church under Rev. Strong until her health began to fail. Proceeded in death by her Mother and Father and Husband Alonzo Evans. Her brothers Frank Brewer and Alvin Brewer who were declared deceased at Pearl Harbor, Emmanuel Bennett and Jay Bailey. Grandson Detrek Suggs and Great Grandson Tiy'Rek Foxx. As well as her longtime friend Marie Williams.
Leaves to cherish her memory: Sons; Bobby Suggs Sr. (Warrena), Kevin Suggs; Daughters: Cassandra Carter and Rochelle Lawrence (Sylvan), Extended daughter Mee-Mee. Grandkids: Seantai Suggs, Terri Suggs (Robert Williams), Sharai Carter, Bobby Suggs Jr., Miyesha Beasley, Jasmine B. (Lavares), Mayasmine Suggs, Roy Beasley Jr. (Marshell), Antyanna Triplett, Kevin Suggs Jr., Anthony Triplett Jr., Kennedy Suggs, Alonzo Evans, and Serena Suggs. A total of 18 Great Grandkids with one on the way and 9 Great Great Grandkids. One sister-in-law Viola Prince of Detroit, Michigan. Longtime friends Ruthie Stewart and Dorothy Barker. Wake Thursday July 18,2024 2:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Powell-Coleman Funeral Home 3200 W. 15th Ave Gary,In. Funeral Friday July 19,2024 11:00 a.m. at Tree Of Life M.B. Church 2323 W. 11th Ave Gary,In. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Hobart,In.
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Ernestine Strickland
July 19, 2024
My deepest condolences to the family and friends may God bless you and praying for comfort and strength from Anthony and Ernestine Strickland and family of Zionsville Indiana
Markisha Love
July 18, 2024
God bless you (Yarmin) and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jacquelyn Williams
July 18, 2024
We have so many precious memories of Ms. Ollie. She and our mom, Marie Williams served faithfully at Metropolitan Baptist Church on the Usher board as well as the Mother´s Board. She was a dedicated and faithful member as well as a great friend to our mom. She will truly be missed by all! Well done thy good and faithful servant! I know you and mom are serving together again for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ up in heaven! Love you Ms. Ollie
From Marie Williams children, Larney lll, Denise La´Tanya, Darryl ,Johnny Ray, Toni Lynne, & Jacquelyn.
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family! May God give you all peace and comfort during this difficult time!
Susie Peterson-Wren
July 18, 2024
Mr. Suggs, Cassandra and To all of the Suggs family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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The Bishop Family
July 18, 2024
To the Suggs Family. You have my Deepest Heartfelt Sympathy. Always remember that God is too Wise to make a Mistake and too Just to be Unfair. It was God's Devine Timing to call your loved one home. I will be praying for your family.
MICHAEL B KIZER
July 18, 2024
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. TO BOBBY CASSANDRA KEVIN AN ROCHELLE
Debbra Shelton
July 18, 2024
I extend my deepest sympathy and condolences to the Suggs and Evans family. My God Bless you with strength, peace, and love and you endure during your time of bereavement. Love
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