Obituary of Sammy Sue Olive

Sammy Sue Olive, age 80, of Camdenton, Missouri, departed this life on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at Lake Regional Health System, Osage Beach, Missouri. She was born July 17, 1928 in Butler, Missouri, a daughter to John Alex and Jane (Callaway) Cubbin. Sue graduated from Gulfport College in Gulfport, Mississippi and had also attended Kansas University. On July 10, 1949 in Butler, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Olive and together they shared the past 59 years until her passing. Sue was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, a charter member of Lake Valley Country Club and President of the Newcomers-Old Timers club. She was a long standing advocate and volunteer with the Lamb House in Camdenton, having been involved there since it�s beginning. Sue had previously owned the Breezy Point Resort in Camdenton and had served as a substitute teacher in both Climax Springs School District and Camdenton School District. She had spent several years working with Girls Scouts and Cub Scouts and also enjoyed serving with the R.A.�s and G.A.�s, both youth programs with First Baptist Church in Camdenton, where she was a member. She was also involved with the W.O.M. (Women on Missions) group and served as a Senior Adult Sunday School Teacher at First Baptist Church. She loved going to and spending time at Dauphin Island, Alabama. Sue was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her many accomplishments and will cherish the memories she created. She is survived by her husband Kenneth Olive of the home; three sons, Ken A. Olive of Camdenton, Missouri, David Olive and wife Sharon of Pawleys Island, South Carolina and Sam Olive and wife Penny of Springfield, Missouri; four grandchildren, Sarah Bergerson and husband Clint, Jonathan Olive, Alexander Olive and Samantha Olive along with several other relatives and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister Betty Jane Cubbin. Aside from local services a graveside services and interment will be held Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri.