Olga M. Sheeley, 1019 N. Missouri, died Saturday, April 12, 1997, at Southeast Missouri Hospital. She was 74 years old.
She was born Dec. 13, 1922, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Alvin and Minnie Davenport Baker. She married Frank Sheeley in Cape Girardeau on Jan. 31, 1945. He preceded her in death Nov. 23, 1995.
She worked for 32 years as a secretary at the Missouri State Vocational Rehabilitation Department before retiring in 1987. She was a member of Church of Christ, where she was active in many activities.
She is survived by one son, Ronald Sheeley of Holts-Summit; one sister, Agnes Bentley of Springfield, and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother.
Friends may call Monday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Chapel. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. with David Bragg officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
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