
Olive Mae Cannon was born on May 21, 1921 in Tulsa, OK to George Russell Stonum and Gladys Naomi (Grove) Stonum. Olive passed from this life on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at her home in Sand Springs surrounded by her family.
Olive worked at several jobs during her lifetime, including working as a secretary for the Ozark Chamber of Commerce and worked at Edwards Air Force Base handing orders to the pilots.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray William Cannon in 1976 and her sister, Betty June Newkirk. She is survived by her daughters, Carolyn Sue Kimbrell, of Sand Springs, OK; Deborah Darlene Palmer, of Clarksville, TN; and Lisa Teal; 4 grandchildren, Jeffrey Michael Countess, Jennifer Michelle Turgeon, Chris Ann Palmer and Susan Palmer; 5 great-grandchildren, Kourtney Owens, Brittney Countess, Regal Countess, Tannah Countess and Tabitha Turgeon, 5 great great-grandchildren, Karmen Love-Owens, Elijah Webb, Kruz Gomez, Chessney Countess and Brayden Countess and a niece, Valerie Wilson and her husband, Dr. Roger Wilson.
Dear Olive Mae, I will always cherish the times in your home when we would sit and reminisce about the good old days. Listening to you speak fondly of your memories of your childood with your little sister Betty and the love your dear parents gave you both. Now you are with them in Heaven along with your beloved husband Ray,and other dear family members and friends. You have often spoke of your love for your precious daughters and their families and the happy times you have shared with them. I miss you so very much, Olive. I miss your smile, your laughter and kindness. You have blessed me and my family more than you will ever know. Until we meet again. Love, Beverly,David and family
Beverly McCoin
What a wonderful person you were. Always kind to every. Thanks for taking Jeff and I into your home in our early days of marriage. You will truly be missed by so many people but I know you are no longer suffering.. You have a beautiful family and they will cherish their memories of you. Thinking of you all , Love always, Tonie
tonie smith
my prayers are with the family. Love you all
Phyllis Wallace
Dear Carolyn & Family So sorry to hear about Olive Mae. I know she will be missed by you. You have taken such good care of her and know she loved you for it. Take Comfort in the fact that she is finally no longer in pain and in a pain free place. I am sure she is watching over you. Our Condolences are with you in you time of sorrow. Love to you and the family Joy & Sid Stanbrook
Joy & Sid Stanbrook
Weep not for me though I am gone into that gentle night. Grieve if you will, but not for long upon my soul's sweet flight. I am at peace, my soul's at rest. There is no need for tears. For with your love I was so blessed. For all those many years. There is no pain, I suffer not,the fear now all is gone. Put now these things out of your thoughts,in your memory I live on. Remember not my fight for breath, Remember not the strife. Please do not dwell upon my death, But celebrate my life. We will honor your wishes and you will be truly missed, but we all have very fond memories and soon we will all be together again someday. Love from all your family! I love you and will forever have you in my heart-Love Jennifer
Jennifer Turgeon
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about the loss of MawMaw Olive. She will be dearly missed, hold tight to all the memories and wisdom that she has given us.
Nikki Miller
Mawmaw, you brightened my world. I will never forget our long talks, your wonderful stories, your great sense of humor and your love filled hugs. We will all miss you and your beautiful smile, but I know that you're up there dancing on the clouds and keeping close watch over us. You will be missed, but never forgotten. I love you!
Tammy Cauthron
A beautiful name for a beautiful woman. Olive was a very sweet and kind person who adored her family. Although she will be missed by many.....it is very rewarding to know she is with her creator and in no discomfort. Her footprint on earth will never be forgotten. God Bless, Sheila McDonald
Sheila McDonald
Mother, you were the best mother-in-law ever. I will always remember these fun times we shared: the trip to North Carolina to the beach and the terrible rain that first night, the time you were riding Jeff's motor bike and slammed into the side of the storage building. Eventhough it hurt you and scared us all to death, it was quite funny because you were doing one of your silly antics. Jeff and Jennie loved you very much because you were a wonderful grandmother to them and for that I'm very thankful. Your beautiful daughters loved you, too. I loved you and have missed you in these past years. My condolences go out to all of your "little" family that has really grown over the years. With a heavy heart, Jim
Jim Countess