Mrs. Ollie Mae Sturdivant

Ollie Mae Sturdivant, 92, of Peoria departed this life into God’s heavenly gates on December 19, 2024, at The Loft Rehabilitation Nursing Home at 8:46 a.m. Ollie was born on May 22, 1932, in York, AL to Bob “Buck” and Leona (Pack) Walker. She married Joe Nathan Sturdivant in 1948 and to that union they were blessed with eight children. Ollie worked at Howard and Johnson’s Restaurant, OSF Saint Francis, and F.W. Means Cleaners before being employed with Caterpillar. She later retired from Caterpillar where she worked as a forklift driver for many years. Ollie was a devoted member of Star of Hope Full Gospel Church where she sung in the choir, was a part of their mother’s board, and attended weekly bible study faithfully. Ollie was a kind, comical, but stern lady, “She said what she meant & meant what she said!” Ollie leaves to cherish her precious memories: two sons: Nathan Sturdivant Jr. of Uganda, Africa and Timothy (Judith) Sturdivant of Chicago, IL; two daughters: Mary Sturdivant of Peoria and Deroita (Paul) Kaiser of Springfield, IL: one brother: Bobby “B.C.” (Saundra) Walker; one sister: Virginia Pearl of Hannah City, IL; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will miss her dearly. Ollie was preceded in death by her loving husband Joe Nathan Sturdivant; one son: John (Woot) Sturdivant; three daughters: Joyce Stukes, Wanda (Wendy) Welch, and Dr. Armosha Harris; six brothers: Bob Walker Jr, Willie Walker, Johnnie Walker, Frank Walker, Joseph Walker, and Robert Walker; two sisters: Roxie Terrell and Loot Walker. Ollie’s Celebration of Life Services will be held on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Star of Hope Full Gospel Church (417 W Romeo B Garrett Ave Peoria, IL 61605) at 11:00 a.m. with visitation commencing one hour prior at 10:00 a.m. Bishop Joseph Johnson will officiate. Ollie will be laid to rest at Parkview Cemetery Arrangements were made especially for the “Sturdivant” family and professionally directed by T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel. Live streaming can be viewed by clicking the link for TW Parks Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/twparkscolonialchapel. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of “Ollie Mae Sturdivant” please visit our Sympathy Store.

Mrs. Ollie Mae Sturdivant

May 22, 1932 - December 19, 2024