Gladys "GG" Miles Oliver

Ruby, SC

          Mrs. Gladys “GG” Miles Oliver, age 83, entered into rest on Monday, February 20, 2023 at her home with her family by her side. Funeral services will be 4:00 PM Friday, February 24, 2023 from the Chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home by Pastor Max White and Brent Taylor with burial to follow in the Greenlawn Memorial Park of Pageland. The family will greet friends from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Friday, prior to the service at the funeral home.

          Mrs. Oliver was born March 2, 1939 in Jefferson, SC a daughter of the late Baxter Roy and Verdie Brown Miles. She was a retired employee of Caro-Knit with over 40 years of service and a member of Cross Roads Baptist Church. She was a dedicated homemaker and a proud “GG” to her family. Gladys will be fondly remembered for her servant’s heart and always doing for others.

          In addition to her parents, Mrs. Oliver was also preceded in death by her husband, Glen C. Oliver; sisters, Evelyn M. Melton, and Louise M. Helms; brothers, Aaron J. “Jr.” Miles, William Lucas Miles, Larry Wayne Miles, Paul Edward Miles; niece, Tamara H. Brendel; nephew, Steven Boatwright; and great nephew, Tyler Hoffman Young.

          Survivors include her daughter, Deborah Ann “Debbie” Oliver of Ruby, SC; grandchildren, Moni (Brandon) Rayfield, and Ashley (Michael) Johnson both of Chesterfield, SC; great grandchildren, Kaylee Gardner (Garrett Bragg), Emma Rayfield, soon to be arriving – baby girl Johnson, Dustin Rayfield, and Jamie Johnson; and great-great grandchild, Weston Bragg; sisters-in-law, Dianne (Floyd) Boatwright of Hartsville, SC, Emma Miles (Bill Rogers) of Cheraw, SC, and Frances (Tom) Jones of Chesterfield, SC; niece, Wanda (Russ) Young of Charlotte, NC; nephew, Stan (Teri) Miles of  Stroudsburg, PA, Phillip (Lori) Boatwright of Hilton Head, SC; in addition to great nieces, great nephews, and numerous cousins.

          She is also survived by sisters of the heart, Jennifer Jordan, Eunice Jordan, Viola Outen, Doris Johnson, and Rachel Miles; special family friends & neighbors, Karen Rogers, Donna Curtis, Phyllis Miles Curtis, Jerry & Jewell Gregory, and Darlene Smith; her extended work family from Caro-Knit in Jefferson; and her beloved pet who preceded her, “Izzy,” and Izzy’s personal nurse, Carmen Rogers.

          The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to hospice nurse and friend, Kristen Sellers for her exceptional love and care shown to Mrs. Gladys. Special thanks are also offered on behalf of SC Oncology nurses, Ann and Dusty.

          Memorials may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, PO Box 98018, Washington, DC 20090-8018; or to Cross Roads Baptist Church, P.O. Box 72, Ruby, SC 29741; or to a charity of one’s choice.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC (www.mrcfuneralhome.com) is serving the Oliver family.