Obituary of Mary Hemmen Olive

Mary Hemmen Olive, age 90, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed peacefully on June 5, 2025. Born March 7, 1935, to William H. Hemmen and Annie Beyke Hemmen, Mary lived a life marked by deep faith, selfless service, and enduring love for her family. On December 25, 1951, she married R. C. Olive, and together they shared fifty-one joyful years of marriage until his passing. A devoted wife, loving mother, and proud grandmother and great-grandmother, Mary centered her life on her faith and her family. She is survived by her children, DeWayne (Lynn) Olive and Mary LaVonne Olive; her grandchildren, Richard Clayton Olive (Rachel) and Mary Elizabeth Olive Kuderna (Josh); and her great-granddaughters, Valerie Quinn Olive and Riley Olive Kuderna. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Velma Hines Hemmen, who has been a lifelong, cherished friend and beloved member of the family. Her legacy of kindness, gratitude, and unwavering belief in the promises of the Lord lives on through them. Mary lived a full and meaningful life, always giving thanks for God’s blessings and dedicating herself to the service of others. She eagerly anticipated the Second Coming of Christ – and now, she is joyfully born into the “land of the living.” The family will hold a graveside service at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the Shiloh Church of Christ Cemetery in Green Hill, Alabama. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.