Elizabeth "Libby" Hendren Oliver

Elizabeth “Libby” Hendren Oliver, 93, passed on from her earthly life on Thursday, June 18th, 2026, to rejoice eternally in the presence of her dear Savior. Surrounded at home by her loving family and friends. She was born on October 06, 1932, in Wilkes County, the 5th of 14 children. Her role in providing meals and care for her siblings came naturally at a young age. The Hendren family life was centered on a reverent fear of the Lord, and she came to faith in Christ at 8 years old. Her childhood was also strongly influenced by love and the hard work and challenges of life in that era. There was never a shortage of work to be done but Sundays were dedicated to worship, fellowship, and rest with family and friends at Bethany Baptist Church. Libby married the love of her life, Mack Oliver, in 1955. They began welcoming their own children shortly after. Libby and Mack were committed to instilling the same love of God and family into their children, creating a solid foundation for generations to come. Libby worked tirelessly in the home and garden to provide well for her family, growing and canning or freezing most of the food for the family. She always had a home-cooked meal ready for her family or anyone else who happened to stop by, always with a prayer of thanksgiving. She also loved to sew and crochet, making clothes, quilts, and blankets for her family. She was also active in church and volunteering, serving many years as pianist for the Stony Point ARP church and later in the Berea Baptist Church choir, volunteering at the hospital, visiting women in jails, and serving in the Gideons Auxiliary. Even as her health declined in the later years, her love for the Lord and family remained constant and strong. Though she is now enjoying a glorious reunion with her husband and family in heaven, the seeds of love and faith that she planted continue to blossom and flourish within those that knew and loved her. Libby was preceded in death by her loving husband, Mack Oliver; father and mother Clarence and Zella Hendren; brothers and sisters: Gladys, James (Bud), Max, Donald, John, Betty, Lowell, Martha, Janie, Sally, and Joann; and grandson Oliver Thomas. She is survived by her brothers Roger and William Hendren; daughters: Elaine Oliver Thomas, Paula Radford, Ina Harkness; son, Mark Oliver; grandchildren: Kellen Harkness, Leah Callaway, Mackenzie Woody, Christin Thomas, Amanda Radford, Abbey Oliver Aziz, and Audrey Oliver; and great-grandchildren: Vera and Lucy Harkness; Milah Thomas Westmoreland; Ambrose, Beatrix, Fen, and Otto Callaway; Keir Brown; and Zak Woody. Visitation will begin at 1pm Saturday, June 20th at Berea Baptist Church in Hiddenite, with the funeral service beginning at 2pm, followed by a Burial service at Bethany Baptist Church in the Moravian Falls community at 4pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Gideons International 321 W Main Ave Box 517 Taylorsville, NC 28681, Carolina Caring (Hospice) 3975 Robinson Rd, Newton ,NC 28658, Bethany Cemetery fund Bethany Church Rd, Moravian Falls, NC 28654, or Alzheimer’s Association 225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601.

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Elizabeth "Libby" Hendren Oliver

October 6, 1932 - June 18, 2026