Carolyn Grace “Sue” Olive, 90 of Wooster passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024 at Brookdale Senior Living in Wooster.
She was born on February 21, 1934 in Lakewood, Ohio the daughter of William and Grace Cherry Jacobs. On June 14, 1958 she married John Olive who preceded her in death.
Sue worked as an RN for Dr. Harold Martin in Ashland Ohio and then did community nursing for the Catholic Migrant Ministries in Hartville, Ohio. She finished her career working in administration for the Workshop at the Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities. She was a member of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Wooster. Sue had volunteered at St. Mary’s, the Viola Startzman Clinic and for Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare. She was active in local politics and enjoyed birding and playing bridge and board games.
Surviving are her children: Kelly and Keith Williams, of Wooster, Steve and Christina Olive of Carlsbad, CA, DeeDee and Wiilliam Mullenix, of Red Oak, IA, and Jeremy Olive, of Wooster; grandchildren Caitlyn and Ryan Horvath, Michele and Steffan Horst, Jacob Mullenix, Leah and Jacob Waltrup, Coleman Mullenix, and John Kekoa Olive; great-grandchildren Eva, Brooks and Dakota Waltrup.
Sue was preceded in death by her husband, parents, a bother William Jacobs and a sister Pat Cooper.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, 527 Beall Ave., Wooster with Rev. David Chojnacki presiding. Private family inurnment will be held at a later date.
Friends will be received from 9:30 AM-11AM at the church on Wednesday.
McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster is assisting the family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park, 1403 W. Hines Hill Rd., Peninsula, OH 44264 or Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, OH 44691.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
My sincere sympathies to the entire family. Prayers are with you now & moving forward.
Kelly- So sorry for your loss, but I know your mom leaves your family with a lasting legacy of love, compassion and kindness. May you find joy in all the memories as you share stories during these days of mourning.
My heart aches for your heartache. 💔. So grateful Deedee was able to be with her Mom during the week and when she passed. Praying for you all as you celebrate her life and grieve her passing! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❣️
So sorry for your loss, Kelly. Hoping this time of mourning allows you time to reflect on stories of your mom and all the beauty that she was— as well as hearing stories from all who love her. ❤️
Sue was a constant source of love and wisdom for our family. We are so very thankful for our countless wonderful memories. ( My own earliest is staying home from school with her, watching JFK’s inauguration!)
Kelly and Family: Sending my condolences to you. Your mom was so sweet. I worked with her at Viola Startzman and learned so much about caring for people through her. May all of your photos and experiences with her carry you through this grieving process. I know how much you’ll miss her.
Sue was an AAUW friend. I will miss her.
Kelly…..you know that I thought so highly of your wonderful Mother. She was a quiet, model of everything that was kind and thoughtful . I am sorry that I will not be in town to sing for her Mass….it would have been an honor. Take care….my sincere sympathy
Dee and Family,
Thinking of all of you.
Bless her soul and all of yours, remember all the wonderful times you had together.
Mark and Marcia
Sue was such a great person/ I worked w her on AAUW book sorting for years/ Sue will be missed! MBH
Kelly and family,
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Your Mom was such a lovely and kind person~ always willing to pitch in to help when I used to do the lector scheduling at St. Mary’s. I know that she will be missed by your family, as well as by so many others.
My thoughts and prayers are with you~ may she rest in peace.
Kathy Rotuno
I first me Sue and came to appreciate her gentle spirit through AAUW. What a surprise it was when I found out a good work friend was her daughter. Kelly, your helpfulness, your compassion, and your sense of humor are legacies from your mom. Take comfort that her spirit lives on in you and in all the lives she touched. Much love, my friend.
Steve
My sympathy and prayers go out to you and your family.
God bless.
The Northeast Ohio Nurse Honor Guard wishes to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of nurse, Carolyn Grace “Sue” Olive, RN.
We thank her for her contribution to caring for others and representing the nursing profession with trust, dignity and respect. Your nurse colleagues will take over from here.
Rest in peace.
neohnursehonorguard@gmail.com
https://northeastohionursehonorguard.com/
Kelly, and family, so sorry for the loss of your mother.
Kelly and family, I knew your mom through AAUW and was in awe of her energy! She was a sweet and kind woman.
Sending prayers and positive thoughts to you all at this difficult time. May her memory be a Blessing.
I’m so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing, Kelly. I always enjoyed bumping into her, whether it was at an athletic event when the girls were in school, or crossing paths where we were both getting in some exercise. The last time I spoke with her was at Oak Hill Park. She was happily sharing how you and Keith were living in the family home and getting to make memories there.
Dear Steve, Cristina, Kekoa and the entire extended Olive Family,
My sincerest condolences and prayers for all of you as you mourn the passing on of your beloved mother, Sue. What a beautiful life she has spent on earth and has clearly touched the lives of so many. May you find comfort in the wonderful memories you have shared with her. My prayers are with you all.
Linda, Patrick, and Riley McElroy
So sorry for your loss. Sue was one of the nicest people I have known. With my deepest sympathy and prayers.
The Northeast Ohio Nurse Honor Guard wishes to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of nurse, Carolyn Grace “Sue” Olive, RN.
We thank her for her contribution to caring for others and representing the nursing profession with trust, dignity and respect. Your nurse colleagues will take over from here.
Rest in peace.
Please contact us in the future if you are interested in a tribute.
neohnursehonorguard@gmail.com
https://northeastohionursehonorguard.com/
I was sad to hear about your mother. You must have so many wonderful memories, and I’m sure she was very proud of you. Larry joins me in sending you our sympathies at this difficult time.
Kelly and family.
May her bright light continue to shine in your life.