Ollie Mae Wimmer Nichols 1912-2005

Ollie Mae Wimmer Nichols, 93, formerly of Copper Hill, Va., departed this earth for her Heavenly home on Wednesday, June 29, 2005. She was a long-time member of the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. She retired from Kenrose Manufacturing Company after 25 years of service. Ollie Mae was born on May 1, 1912 to Thomas and Hattie Wimmer of Copper Hill, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard "Rich" Ira Nichols. They will once again celebrate their wedding anniversary together in heaven on July 1st. She was also proceed in death by her sons, James Thomas Nichols, Carl Edwards Nichols and Marshall Everette Nichols; her grandsons, Thomas Wayne Smith and James Martin, Jr; and infant great-granddaughter, Kelsea Jade Nichols; brothers, Wendall Wimmer, Dennis Wimmer and "Dink" Wimmer; and a sister, Mary Hundley. Surviving to cherish her memory are her sons, Wesley (Marian) Nichols, Johnny Nichols, Fred (Patricia) Nichols, and Raymond Nichols; daughters, Ina Morgan, Leana Faye (Norman) Hoback, Pearlie Ann Sowers, Betty Jane Martin and Lillian Sue (Barry) Smith; brother, Carl (Claudine) Wimmer; sisters, Mabel Manning, Thelma Ramsey and Reba (Warren) Richards; 35 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren and 19 great great-grandchildren; daughters-in-law, Ernestine Nichols, Arnetta Nichols, Louise Nichols and Betty Lee Nichols, also Kim Smith and Karen Martin; numerous nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. A special thanks is extended to her loving and faithful caregivers, Jeanne Duncan and Christy. Ollie Mae was an inspiration to everyone that knew her, especially her family. she will be greatly missed by all. Funeral arrangements are being made by Wood Funeral Home in Floyd, Va. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 30, 2005 at Oakey's South Roanoke from 2 to 9 p.m. and on Friday, July 1 at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren from 1 to 2 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. at the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, with with Rev. Maurice Wright and Rev. Dale bowman officiating with interment in the church cemetery. ³

Burial: Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia³    

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