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Eleanor Oliver Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 1 to Apr. 3, 2014.

Eleanor Blackwell Oliver, a resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 5:15 a.m. Saturday, March 29, 2014, at her home. She was 85 and a native Repton, AL. She was a graduate of Louisiana State University with a BA in Education and was a 5th grade teacher at Episcopal High School, Baton Rouge (1969-1989). Visitation will be at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2014. Visiting resumes Friday, April 4, 2014 at University Baptist Church, Baton Rouge 9:30 a.m. until religious services at 10:30 a.m. Services will be conducted by Dr. George Haile. Entombment will follow in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Eleanor is survived her daughter and son-in-law, Dr. Sondra Oliver and Charles I. MacVicar of Baltimore, MD; son, Dennis E. Oliver of Baton Rouge; Two grandsons, Joseph Brian Oliver and Zachary Douglas Oliver, both of Baton Rouge; a sister, Mary Alice Kyser of Mobile, AL. Eleanor is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Abe Oliver; parents, Lumon Frank and Bessie Clark Blackwell; brother, Hughie R. Blackwell; sisters, Claudia Blackwell Marshall, Ruby Blackwell Baggett and Ethelyn Blackwell. Pallbearers will be J. Brian Oliver, Zachary Oliver, Robert Oliver, Michael Durston, Paul Kyser, Jack Stover, David Cooper and Gary Oliver. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to The American Cancer Society and The American Heart Association.

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April 8, 2014

Dennis and Sondra, I am sorry we could not make it to your mom's funeral. Eleanor was such a kind hearted soul and was a big part of our children's lives (just as Abe was). They considered her as a grandmother and she always treated them with the love of one. I know words can not describe how much you will miss her. But I smile when I think of her reunion with Abe in paradise. Love and prayers to you and your family. The Atkinsons

April 4, 2014

Ann Severance

Sondra, Eleanor was such a sweet lady who always had a smile and kind word for you. She was a special friend to our family and we will miss her.

April 3, 2014

Lydia Haile Follis

Sondra,
I know this has been a difficult time for you. Wish I could be there to give you a hug. Will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers.
Love, Lydia

April 3, 2014

American Heart Association

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

April 2, 2014

Lynn Forness

Dr.Oliver, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. Please know you, your family and of course your dear friends are in our prayers and thoughts at this very difficult time. Sincerely, The Forness Family

April 2, 2014

Dear Dennis, I am so sorry for your loss. Know you and your family are in my prayers and I will hold you all in my heart as you grieve your loss.
With sincere sympathy, Mary Wemple

April 2, 2014

Cindy McDuffie

Sondra, So sorry for your loss. Will be thinking of you this weekend and in the weeks ahead. Love, Cindy McDuffie

April 1, 2014

Linda Fullmer (Benoit)

So sorry to hear about Eleanor. She was such a sweet lady. I enjoyed seeing her at all of Brian and Zack's birthday parties and other events.

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