Marjory Neely Oliver

Marjory N. Oliver, 83, passed away on June 5, 2025. She was born to Reverend Raymond Neely, Sr., and Mamie Louisa Neely on August 24, 1941, in Buena Vista, AL. She spent part of her childhood in Alabama and moved to Concord, North Carolina, when she was 12.
Marjory received an undergraduate degree from Barbara Scotia College and a graduate degree from Old Dominion University. She began her career as a teacher at Peabody High School in Petersburg, VA, where she met her husband of over 50 years, Leon L. Oliver, Jr. They were married in April of 1965 and shortly after, welcomed their first child, Karen Oliver Hall. Four years later, they settled in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and welcomed two more children, Kevin Oliver and Kristin Oliver Bell.
While raising a family in Virginia Beach with her husband Leon, Marjory began her career with the State of Virginia as a disability analyst and remained there until her retirement in 2002.
Marjory was a faithful member of Unity Lutheran Church, where she was involved with various ministries, including Sunday school, choir, and leadership positions with the church council.
After retirement, Marjory enjoyed traveling all over the country with her husband Leon and spending time with their children, grandchildren, and great-granddaughter.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Reverend Raymond E. Neely, Sr. and Mamie Louisa Neely, her brother, Raymond E. Neely, Jr., her sister, Ruth N. Smith (Tony), and her loving husband Leon L. Oliver, Jr. Left to cherish her memory is her brother Harold K. Neely (Ann); children, Karen Hall, Kristin Bell (Eric), and Kevin Oliver; grandchildren, Maya Hall, Rahsaan Hall, Jasmyn Pierce, Joshua Pierce, Justin Pierce; great-grandchild, Malia Hall; nieces, nephews, and other relatives and her church family.
Marjory devoted her life to serving God, her family, friends, and her community. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She will be remembered for her humility, kindness, and love for all that she came in contact with. She now rests in the arms of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Viewing:
Friday, June 13, 2025
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Metropolitan Funeral Service
7246 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA
Wake Service:
COME IN PERSON OR WATCH ONLINE
Friday, June 13, 2025
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Metropolitan Funeral Service
7246 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA
Celebration of Life:
Saturday, June 14, 2025
11:00 AM
Unity Lutheran Church
2801 E. Princess Anne Road
Norfolk, VA
Laid to Rest:
Woodlawn Memorial Gardens
6309 E. Virginia Beach Boulevard
Norfolk, VA