Olivia Funderburk Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Annette Javeiro Oliva Finteen Potter-Funderburk, was the 6th child born to the late Fint and Hattie Pearl Johns-Potter, in Warren County, Kentucky (Richpond Community). Olivia committed her life to Christ in 1930 under the Pastorship of Rev. L.D.Britt. Olivia was married to the Spoffard “Bert” Funderburk on, August 11, 1946, who preceded her in death on March 13, 1987. While residing in Buffalo, New York, Olivia was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. In her employment years there, she was a Grade A-Metal Laboratory Inspector for Pratt & Letchworth Company during war-time years. Olivia was later employed on the Administration Staff at the University in Buffalo, she was a journalist for the Mattingly Magazine and on the Editors Staff of Scope Magazine. Olivia’s last position in Buffalo was working for Erie Company Social Services. In her husband’s retirement years she resigned her position and they returned to Rockfield, Kentucky. Back in Rockfield, Kentucky, Olivia served her church in several areas, and was faithful and dedicated in all ways; for the up-building of the Church body. Rev. Bailey her pastor could depend on her for all affairs and programs. She never faltered anytime he called her into church activities. She truly honored and respected his leadership and loved him without reservations as a relative (nephew) and Pastor. Olivia was extremely proud of several plays she had written, “The Wedding” was one of her favorite’s. Olivia’s testimony was God said it, Christ did it and I believe it, and when the roll is called up yonder-I will be there. May she ever rest in peace. Those who held a special place in her heart; Elizabeth Smith, Rev. & Mrs. Porter Bailey, Melanie Edison & Family, Mrs. Yvonne Potter, Mrs. Elizabeth Frierson, Mrs. Patricia Ragland, Mr & Mrs. Leon Gresham and son Christopher, Mrs. Naomi James, Mrs. Sara Barnett & daughter Thevla Koudon, Mrs. Catherine Lorick & Family, Mrs. Odessa Mitchell, Mrs. Lucille Holley, Mrs. Bernice Singleton & son Jefferson Gunn (god son), Mr. & Mrs. William Jackson, Mr. & Mrs. James Bailey, adoptive grand-daughter, Tiffany Jackson, Bobby Brewington and Howard Donahue. Sharing Olivia’s memories; Faye Ellis, Sue (Ed) Davidson, Bertha Potter Coleman, Doris Whitlow, Rachel (Selvin) Butts, Sr, Barbara James, Raymond (Robbie) Potter, Ronald (Ann) Potter. A host of nieces,nephews, many relatives and friends. Olivia will be joining; Clarence Talmadge Potter, Lassie Russell, Louise Hunter, H.C. Potter, Edna Viers, Thelma Hunter, Elizabeth Smith, Gladys Potter, Norma Potter, Fint Potter, Jr, Fredericka Potter, Gyles Potter. Sincerely, -Your friends at Burnam and Son

Olivia Funderburk

February 5, 1917 - September 29, 2017

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