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Jean Gerard Oliver

Memorial service for Mrs. Jean Gerard Oliver will be 2 p.m., Friday, August 23, at Riverwood.

Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until time of service Friday.

Jean Gerard Oliver, 79, went to be with the Lord August 20, 2019. She was born August 6, 1940 in

Winona, Mississippi, to her parents, William Smith Gerard and Mary Prince Gerard. Jean was the

beloved wife of Bill for 57 years. She leaves Bill, her son, William, Jr. “Hudson”; daughters,

Rebecca “Becky” and Kimberly “Kim”; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Jean graduated from Winona High School and attended MSCW for two years. While in high school

she was active in various clubs and organizations. She was elected “Miss Winona High”,

“Most Beautiful”, “Head Cheerleader” and “Homecoming Queen” by her fellow students and

classmates. She was an excellent swimmer and diver. Jean was an accomplished watercolorist

and long-time member of the Gaddis Group (watercolor artists) and exhibited in local and national shows.

Jean was a kind, humble, loving, and generous lady. She loved people, animals and life.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Mary Gerard Young.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pear Orchard Presbyterian Church in Ridgeland, MS,

Covenant Presbyterian Church in Cleveland, MS or Faith Presbyterian Church in Brookhaven, MS.

2 comments

  • Comment Link Chris Derrick Friday, 23 August 2019 00:47 posted by Chris Derrick

    All,

    I am saddened to hear of Miss Oliver's passing. She was a lovely lady. I am thinking of all of you and your family.

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  • Comment Link Ken  Lyn Utley Thursday, 22 August 2019 14:00 posted by Ken Lyn Utley

    Bill, So sorry for your loss. We are also sorry that we could not come.You definitely are and will continue to be in our prayers. You are a real testimony to us of love in action. May God lift you up and give you peace. Ken & Lyn Utley

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