Celebrating the life of
Olive Ollie Dorothy Vanderberry
September 23, 1932 - June 07, 2011
Olive Dorothy Vanderberry
SAVANNAH, Georgia – Olive Ollie Dorothy Vanderberry, 78, died June 7, 2011. She was the daughter of Albert and Jane Pelley, born September 23, 1932, in Main Brook, Newfoundland. She moved to the United States upon marriage to William "Van" Vanderberry deceased 2003 in 1959.
Throughout their 44 years of marriage, Van's Air Force career and their desire to be near friends and family afforded them the opportunity to travel extensively and reside in numerous locations across the United States and overseas.
Ollie was a devoted wife, mother and accomplished designer and seamstress, having had the opportunity to outfit performers on stage and television as well as to share her craft with friends and family throughout her life.
She is survived by her daughter, Kathryn LaMons and her husband William of Brooksville, FL; sons, COL Robin Vanderberry and his wife Brenda, of Las Vegas, NV and CW5 William Dean Vanderberry and his wife Joyce of Savannah, GA; grandchildren, Jason, Cinnamon, and Peter; great grandchildren, Tatiana, Izaya, Xander and Brox; sister Jean Gillette and her husband Everett of Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Calvin Pelley and his wife Queen of Port Anson, Newfoundland, and brothers-in-law James Vanderberry and his wife Catherine of Bossier City, LA, and George Ferris of Norfolk, VA.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday June 11, 2011 at the Hunter Army Air Field Base chapel. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, remembrances be sent in her memory to the Alzheimer's Association.
I only met Ollie and her family 6 months ago. She was one special woman and we will miss her dearly! She was lucky to have a devoted and loving family. May you all find comfort in your faith, family and friends during this time. Love,Lisa W
- Lisa Waters, Springfield, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you today as you celebrate your Mom's life and her many accomplishments. We know that the fun times and fond memories will help you through this difficult time Ken & Barb McISAAC -north of 48
- Barb & Ken McISAAC, winnipeg, MB
I only met Ollie and her family 6 months ago. She was one special woman and we will miss her dearly! She was lucky to have a devoted and loving family. May you all find comfort in your faith, family and friends during this time. Love,Lisa W
- Lisa Waters, Springfield, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you today as you celebrate your Mom's life and her many accomplishments. We know that the fun times and fond memories will help you through this difficult time Ken & Barb McISAAC -north of 48
- Barb & Ken McISAAC, winnipeg, MB
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
