“font-family:”>Olive Virginia Lonesome was born on August 15, 1934

to the union of William and Arnetta Clarke in Texarkana,

AR.  She moved to St. Louis

MO in 1952 to attend Tucker Business College.

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She met and married Milton V. (Buddy)

Lonesome who predeceased her in 1980.

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Two wonderful daughters, Sheila and

Alison, were born to this union.

“font-family:”>Olive was a civilian employee for the Army Aviation

System Command (AVSCO) for 10 years.

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After her youngest daughter started

school, she began working for Moog/Federal Mogul; where she

dedicated 26 years until her retirement.

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“font-family:”>A talented Bridge player, Olive enjoyed meeting

regularly with multiple Bridge groups, including her weekly session

at Richmond Heights Community Center and the Wednesday Night Bridge

Club.

“font-family:”>Olive fought a battle with several medical issues,

including anemia and an enduring knee replacement. She received an

ultimate healing when she crossed over into her glorified body at

8:20 a.m. on July 2, 2011. Left to cherish her memory are two

loving daughters, Sheila Kay Sanford of Dallas, TX and Alison

Lonesome Rodriguez (Marco) of Chicago, IL; two grandchildren,

Kiersten Danielle Sanford and Nathaniel Xavier Rodriguez; and a

host of nephews, nieces, extended family and treasured

friends.

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