Lucille Oliver was born on March 23, 1951, in Hayti, Missouri. She departed this life on May 27, 2022, at NHC Nursing Home in Kennett, Missouri.

Lucille attended St. James Word of Faith Church under the leadership of Elder Johnny Hood. She was a faithful and longtime member. Lucille loved to serve her church and wore many hats while a member there. She sung in the choir, served as presidents of the usher board, and was the minister of transportation just to name a few. Lucille loved the Lord and loved to help others in whatever way she could. She was always busy doing something. Lucille loved people and people loved her. She was a matriarch in her community and will surely be missed.

Lucille was preceded in death by her beautiful mother: Melba "Orange" Washington.

She leaves to cherish her memory: her sons: Charles Anthony Washington of Hayti and Eugene Washington of Richmond, VA., her daughters: Candi Dodson (Dewayne) and Venita Dotson (Corey) both of Memphis, TN. Lucille also leaves to cherish her memory a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, loved ones, and friends.

Funeral services were held June 3, 2022, at 12:00 Noon at the St. James Outreach Ministries in Hayti, MO. with Pastor Karl Humes officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Hayti, MO. Pallbearers were Dewayne Dodson, Corey Dotson, Douglas Luster, Grigg Bates, Eugene and Charles Washington.

John W. German Funeral Home of Hayti in charge of arrangements.