Margaret Ann Ollis, age 97, of U.S. 19-E South in Newland, the Beech Bottom community passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at the Green’s of Spruce Pine
Born on March 30, 1926 in Avery County, she was the daughter of the late Frank P. and Emma Ollis McKinney. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack Ollis who passed away in 2015. She was also preceded in death by her sisters; Daisy Hughes, Helen Lowe and Wilma Boone and her brothers; Ralph, Earl, George, A.D., and Frank McKinney, Jr.
Margaret was a member of the Belview Baptist Church. She enjoyed crocheting, embroidering, working puzzles, cooking and working in her flowers. Early in her life she was employed by Tar Hell Mica of Plumtree and later in Valdese, she was employed by a retail furniture store. Earlier she lived in Valdese, NC where she was a member of a bowling league and they won numerous trophies.
Left to cherish her memory is her brother Jim McKinney and wife, Gloria of McAlpin, FL; her adopted son; Mike Pitman of Marshville; her brother-in-law; C.C. Ollis of Elk Park; her sister-in-law; Lina Garland of Newland; numerous nieces and nephews.
A time to support the family, share memories and receive friends will be on Thursday, November 30, 2023 from 11:00 am until 12:00 noon at Belview Baptist Church. The funeral service will be at 12:00 noon on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Belview Baptist Church with the Rev’s. Mike Ricker and Tommy Carver officiating. Interment will be in the Belview Cemetery.
Words of comfort may be emailed to the family by going to our website, www.webbfh.com, selecting Margaret Ollis’ name and then you may sign her guestbook. Webb Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements for Mrs. Ollis and is honored to be serving the Ollis family.
Mrs. Ollis’ obituary has also been posted on Facebook for viewing.
