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Ola Douglas Obituary
Ola Mae Douglas, 87, of Bryan, passed away Monday morning at St. Joseph Manor in Bryan.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. October 21, 2010 at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan. Graveside services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, October 22, 2010 at College Station Cemetery on Texas Avenue.
Ola Mae was born May 4, 1923 to James and Frances Blazek Turek in south Brazos County. She graduated from A&M Consolidated High School. She met John Douglas while he was stationed at Bryan Air Force Base and were married on October 5, 1944 and made Bryan their home.
Ola Mae was a devoted wife and mother and together in 1964, she and John opened Douglas Jewelers in downtown Bryan. They worked side by side, each day the business was open, until their retirement January 1, 1987. At that time, they were able to spend their time traveling or just piddling around the house, but always together.
Ola Mae was preceded in death by her parents, James and Frances Blazek Turek; and her brother, Eddie Turek.
She is survived by her husband of 66 years, John Douglas of Bryan; daughter and son-in-law, Sandy and Ronnie Arrington of Bryan; sister, Elsie Mathis of Bryan; granddaughter, Courtney Garrett and her husband, Marc, of Bryan; two great-grandchildren, Emily and Logan Garrett of Bryan.
Memorials may be made to Hospice Brazos Valley.
Condolences may be made at www.memorialfuneralchapelbryan.com
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Marsha Restmeyer
October 23, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Janet Newcomb
October 23, 2010
My deepest sympathies at this sorrowful time.
Don and Jeanne Bork
October 21, 2010
Sandy, Ronnie and family....So sorry to hear of your loss. May the pleasant memories you have of your loved one help you get through this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers a coming your way.
October 21, 2010
May you all find comfort in the memories of your Mom. I am thinking of you and your family. Love to you all!! Kris Eckstrom Frazier
October 21, 2010
We are thinking of you in the loss of your loved one. . May God comfort and bless you..
Bernice & Bill tharp
Tomball, Texas
Linda Scamardo
October 21, 2010
John, Sandy & Ronnie, I was saddened to hear that Ola Mae had passed away. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. All the wonderful memories you have will give you so much comfort during this time...
Lisa Mahler
October 20, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Our family though so highly of your family and we enjoyed seeing Mrs. Douglas any time we were at your store.
Ann Putz
October 20, 2010
Sandy, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I spent many of my lunch hours visiting with your Mom & Dad when Douglas Jewelry was downtown. They were both very special people to me. I have lots of fond memories of your Mom as I know that you do. GOD Bless you
Ann Putz
Bertha
October 20, 2010
Sandy, I'm very saddened to hear the news of your mom's passing. She was truely an amazing woman and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Penny Sowell
October 20, 2010
Sandy & Ronnie,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. May your memories bring you comfort and a smile.
Rodney and Stephanie McFadden
October 20, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tommy & Debbie Palmos
October 20, 2010
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kim Burns
October 20, 2010
It has been a pleasure knowing and caring for Mrs. Douglas. I am really going to miss her pretty smile.She will be missed by the Manor Staff. God bless you all.Kim Parker Burns,SJM
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