Olia Lee Gilyard Obituary
The memory of Olia Lee Gilyard (North Augusta, South Carolina), born in McCormick, South Carolina, who passed away on May 28, 2026 at the age of 84, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Olia Lee Gilyard to pay them a last tribute.
In the vast expanse of eternity, Olia shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Olia farewell, her loved ones carry with them the precious gift of her memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.
She is survived by: her children, Lorie Houston, Norma Jean Jennings (Marvin), Christopher Gilyard, Larry Gilyard (Annette), Tony Gilyard (Marie) and Willie James Gilyard; and her siblings, Geneva Gilyard, Albert Gilyard (Benita) and Eugene Gilyard. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; a host of other loving relatives and friends.
