Barbara Sue Olds' Obituary
Barbara Sue Olds, 78 years, of Columbia, IL, passed away on July 6, 2021. She was born February 22, 1943, in Shreveport, LA, daughter of the late John, and Thelma, nee Hamlin, Stewart. She was married to Sammy Lee Olds, who survives her. They were married October 8, 1960, in Shreveport, LA.
Barbara had worked at General American Insurance Co., St. Louis, MO. She was passionate about her family, and time spent with them was most precious to her. Barbara was a member of the Lemay Church of Christ. Her dogs, Cupcake and Willie, were devoted and cherished companions. Our heartfelt thanks for the care and professionalism extended to our family by the staff at Vitas Hospice.
Also, surviving are her daughter, Stephanie (Jerry) May of Plain City, OH; son, Stephen (Heather) Olds of Bear, DE; grandchildren, Amber Smith, Parrish (Justin) Mullis, Alecia (Kirk) McCoy, Gabbie May, Emma May, Nathan May, Makenna Olds, and Carter Olds; great-grandchildren, Kaleb Teeter, Grace Teeter, Drew Williams, Kaden McCoy, Kendall McCoy, Ainsley McCoy, Aspen McCoy, and Jaxon Dunn; a sister, Renae (Rodney) Kendrick of Pensacola, FL, along with other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a grandchild, Summer L. Smith; two brothers, John Merrill Stewart, and Billy Wayne Stewart; and a sister, Marilyn Smith.
Graveside Committal Services at Evangelical St. Paul Cemetery, Columbia, IL, on Monday, July 12, 2021, 11:00 am, with Jerry May, officiating.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to: The Alzheimer's Association of St. Louis, 9370 Olive Street Rd., St. Louis, MO, 63132. For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com. Leesman Funeral Home, Columbia, IL, handled arrangements.
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