Maureen Joy Olson

Maureen Joy Olson obituary

Maureen Joy Olson

Maureen Olson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Parker-Bramlett Funeral Home on Sep. 19, 2025.

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Maureen Joy Totterdell Olson, 70, of Albany died Thursday, September 18, 2025 at her residence in Albany.

Memorial services will be held at Andersonville National Cemetery at a later date.

Born December 11, 1954 in Oahu, Hawaii, Ms. Olson was the daughter of the late Jack Totterdell and Carol Hoke. She was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Ms. Olson previously worked for the Department of Revenue in Tallahassee, Florida for 11 years. She worked as a bartender at Willard's of Albany for 20 years.

Survivors include two daughters, Melissa Olson of Panama City, FL and Melanie Olson of Dublin; a son, Matthew Olson of Dublin; a brother, William Hoke; eight grandchildren, Kaitlyn Petty, Addison Petty, Kirsten Olson, RJ Veal, Jacob Veal, Ryleigh Greene, Taylor Olson, Dalton Olson; and her husband, Gary McLeod of Albany.

Parker-Bramlett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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