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Olive Tolbert Obituary



TOLBERT, Olive Olive Louise Johnson Tolbert, 64, of Summerville, wife of Darrell Lee Tolbert, died Thursday, September 25, 2008 at her residence. Funeral services will be held Monday morning, September 29, 2008 at PARKS FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL at 11 o'clock with officiating by Pastor James Bollhagen. Friends may call at PARKS FUNERAL HOME Sunday evening from 6 until 8 o'clock. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Mrs. Tolbert was born May 10, 1944 in Dalton, GA, daughter of Clayton Verdell Johnson and Ella Bess Neeley Johnson. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and Lutheran Women's Missionary League. She was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. Mrs. Tolbert was a great wife and mother. Survivors include her loving husband of 36 years, Darrell Tolbert of Summerville; three daughters, Charity Slobecheski, Kelley Beyl and Kimberly Johnston all of Summerville; one sister, Penny Murphy of Ladson; three brothers, Alvin Qualls of Ladson, Rod Qualls and Clay Johnson of Arizona and four grandchildren. Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, Inc., 130 W. 1st North Street, Summerville, SC 29483. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Sep. 27, 2008.

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Crystal Branch Gordon

September 29, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.

Mandy MacDonald

September 29, 2008

Rod and family, I am so sorry for the loss of you sister. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Charles Scace

September 28, 2008

Darrell, I'm sorry to hear of Olives death. I lived across the street years ago. Charlie Scace

Mike & Peggy Polomski

September 28, 2008

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.
Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Your Friends in Christ at Grace Lutheran Church.

Sharon Boswell

September 27, 2008

Darrell and Family,

Darrell, I don't know if you remember me, or not, but I'm Sharon, (used to be Ben's wife). I read about your loss through the newspaper.

My heart grieves for you and your family. Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you during this dark time.

Please take the comfort from God that He offers you and in the fact that you will see her again.

God bless you and yours, Darrell, you all are in my prayers.

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