Celia Hazel Oliver
Celia Hazel Oliver, age 91, of Lebanon, Ohio, formerly of Coshocton, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024. She was born in Birmingham, England, on February 27, 1933, to the late George C. and Mabel (Barnatt) Barke and grew up in Sunninghill, England.
In January of 1956, Hazel and her husband, Alex immigrated to the United States along with her parents. Hazel and Alex were married at The Presbyterian Church in Coshocton on March 31, 1956, with the Reverend Harold Kaiser officiating. They made Coshocton their permanent home, where they would eventually raise their three children, and become naturalized U.S. citizens in 1969. They continued to be active members of the Presbyterian Church for many years.
Hazel enjoyed sharing laughter, stories, and meals with her family and friends. She also enjoyed crafts of many kinds, especially knitting and crocheting. She was also an avid gardener at both her Florida and Ohio homes.
Hazel is survived by her three children, Celia Oliver of Greenfield, NH, Keith (Nancy) Oliver of Mason, OH and Terry (Voni) Oliver of Indianapolis, IN; six grandchildren: Robert, Tim, and Emily Oliver, and Ian, Kaylee, and Sam Oliver and four great-grandchildren: Miles and Max Oliver and Quinn and Graham Oliver.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband of 59 years, Alex Oliver and her two sisters, Gwen Stotler and Babe Thompson.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at Given-Dawson-Paisley Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at the funeral home at 12:00 pm with Pastor Tyler Rollinson officiating. Burial will be held at Canal Lewisville Church.
Because of the outstanding care and compassion of the team of nurses and aides from Crossroads Hospice of Dayton, OH, the family respectfully requests that those who wish to do so make a donation to Crossroads in lieu of flowers. Donations may be sent by mail to Crossroads Hospice Charitable Foundation, 10810 E. 45th Street, Suite 300, Tulsa, OK 74146, or online at https://crhcf.org/donate/.
An online memorial can be viewed at www.given-dawson-pasielyfh.com.
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