Joyce A. Oliver

Joyce A. Oliver

Joyce Oliver Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 24, 2009.
LINCOLN - Joyce A. Oliver, 73, wife of Phillip Oliver, passed away Dec. 23, 2009, at a Lincoln hospital. She was born June 6, 1936, in Presque Isle, the daughter of John T. and Evelyn (McKenna) Ranney. She was an amazing woman, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She fought many battles and overcame them all except for this last one. She had great advice and would help anyone if they needed it. She and her girlfriends, "The Golden Girls," were always out having fun. She was a big part of every child's life. She didn't miss a concert, recital, game or wedding. She spent her summers with her second family and Prince Edward Island. In addition to her husband, Phillip, she is survived by children, Brian and wife, Nimfa, Brent and wife, Linda, Bonnie and husband, Robert, Baxter and wife, Cathy, Benje and wife, Debbie, and Beth and fiance, Lester; grandchildren, Andrea and husband, Jose, Cheryl and husband, Pablo, Leslie and husband, Louis, Kambi and fiance, Merle, Kent and wife, Cindy, Clifton, Randy and wife, Samantha A., Danny and wife, Samantha K., Ty and wife, Melissa, Erica and husband, Alan, Melissa, Nathaniel, Isaiah, Deke, Myla, Autumn, Michael, B.J., Rick, Tera, big Travis and little Travis; great-grandchildren, Cristopher, David, Josephine, Brian, Tobias, Brianna, Steve and fiancee, Valerie, Nicholas, Kelsey, Kayla, Justin, Abby, Camerun, Logan, Elizabeth and Jericho; and great-great-granddaughter, Alexandra. She was predeceased by her loving dog and companion, Kiwi. A celebration of her life will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Lincoln Snowhounds Clubhouse. Arrangements with Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln. For an online guest register and to leave written condolences, please visit www.clayfuneralhome.com.

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December 26, 2009

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December 25, 2009

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December 25, 2009

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Nancy Gravel

December 26, 2009

I'm Sorry Baxter for your great loss. May God give you strength to you and your family at a time like this. Love and Prayers
Nancy Gravel

Laurie Atwood-Wiggins

December 25, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Belinda Trafton

December 25, 2009

To all the family,
We're so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Belinda and Glenn Trafton

December 24, 2009

Whenever I saw Aunt Joyce she had a smile on her face and was laughing about something! So sorry for your loss. Mona and David Legassie

December 24, 2009

Aunt Joyce reminded me of the "easy button "...if you had a problem she ALWAYS had an answer to the issue. Even if it wasn't a problem she was always willing to help in any way she could. You will be sadly missed!
Kyle O

December 24, 2009

We are so sorry to hear of Joyce's passing. She was a special person - giving and loving without any reservations. We will miss her. Larry and Alycia Grieco

December 24, 2009

My thoughts and prayers to all the family, remember Joyce's laughter and smile. God Bless April

December 24, 2009

I miss my mommy. Benje

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