Olivia Ernest

Olivia N. Ernest, 69, of Hickman, died January 5, 2012. Born April 23, 1942, to Oliver & Bessie (Gilbert) Thompson in Hazelhurst, Mississippi.

Family members include husband, Dick Ernest, Hickman; children, Natalie (Bruce) Weible of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Shannon Ernest and special friend, Preston Farabow, Knoxville, Tennessee, Will (Jennie) Ernest, Firth; sisters, Sue (Jerry) Holliday of Pelahatchie, Missippi, Margaret (Jess) Thompson Rhoden, Robertsdale, Alabama; sister-in-law, Nancy Coble, Spring, Texas; three grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Olivia will be remembered as an extraordinary wife, mother, grandmother, co-worker, and friend. She enjoyed gardening, reading, and music, and cherished memories of her beloved South.

A memorial service was held Monday, January 9, 2012, at the First Christian Church.