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Ola West Obituary

Ola Maye West, aged 94, passed away on October 5, 2024, in Compton, CA. Born on March 12, 1930, Ola dedicated half a century of her career to the Los Angeles Unified School District, where she retired as a Supervising Comptroller.
Ola was a proud alumna of Clemons Elementary in Texas, Jordan High, and the University of Redlands in California. Her commitment to education was paralleled by her love for reading, a hobby that provided her immense joy throughout her life.
Ola was a cherished member of both Grace United Methodist Church and Crenshaw United Methodist Church, where she was involved in various community activities.
She leaves behind a loving family including her daughters Gay West Brown, Joy West, and Joli West, as well as her grandchildren Loren Tejeda, Torrance Johnson Jr., Abrielle Johnson, and Orrlando Johnson. Ola was preceded in death by her husband, James D. West, her sister Opal Johnson, and her parents Amanda and Parish Daniels.
Ola's life was marked by her unwavering dedication to her family, her career, and her community, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Oct. 15, 2024.

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Anita McCoy-Muhammad

October 12, 2024

My deepest empathy to the Ola West family. May God grant you peace. Anita McCoy

Jami Trotter

October 12, 2024

Cousin Ola always had a beautiful smile that made me feel special

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