Elizabeth Harris Olive

She was born on September 19, 1927, in Lee County, North Carolina, to the late Jimmy and Tamar Harris.

Elizabeth, the second of six children, grew up in Haywood, a small rural community in Chatham County. She was a devoted wife to her late husband, Robert Olive, and together they raised six children. Her faith, family, and community were always Elizabeth’s top priorities. She and Robert devoted their lives to raising their children and operating their dairy farm in Wake County. She cherished the Sunday dinners where her children and grandchildren gathered at her home. Her southern-style meals were always a highlight of these family gatherings. She was a devoted member of Olive Chapel Baptist Church and supported the nursery on Sundays. She found great joy by supporting the youngest attendees getting off to a good start.

Elizabeth is survived by her sister, Judy Shirley (David); daughters, Carolyn Thompson and Janice Nobles; (Jimmy) sons, Robert Olive (Judy) and Terry Olive (Terry Brown) Survived by Grandchildren; Lynn Sadler (Butch), Scot Horton (Heather), Jamie Olive (Angela), Bret Horton (Kelly), Robin Olive, Jonathan Nobles (Patrel), Josh Olive (Olympia), Jeremy Nobles (Ashton), Megan Olive, Jenna Nobles, Ryan Miller (Audrey), Wade Olive (Sandie) and 12 Great Grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jimmy and Tamar Harris; husband, Robert Olive; sister, Vicky Hare; brothers, Toy Harris, Junior Harris, and Bill Harris; and daughters, Linda Horton and Betsy Olive. Grandson, Rodney Thompson,

The family will be receiving visitors at Olive Chapel Baptist Church on Friday, November the 10th, from 12:00pm until 1:00pm. A memorial service to celebrate Elizabeth’s life will follow at 1:00pm at the church with a graveside service to follow.

Please join us in remembering and honoring the life of Elizabeth “Lib” Harris Olive. May her memory forever be a blessing to all who knew and loved her.