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Mary Lou Olliff

1934 - 2025

Mary Lou Olliff obituary, 1934-2025, Garland, TX

BORN

1934

DIED

2025

Mary Olliff Obituary

OLLIFF, Mary Lou Mary Lou Olliff, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. She was a dedicated Christian and was a Dallas ISD teacher for over 30 years. Mary will be remembered as a loving mother, sister, aunt and great-aunt. Her legacy of kindness and devotion to God and family will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. She was a long-time member of the White Rock Church of Christ. She is survived by her son, Richard Olliff; brother, Michael Moore; nephew David McPeek; nieces, Lana McFarland and Jennifer Follin; great-nephews, Christopher and James McFarland; and great-nieces, Melissa Nedelcut and Meredith Montgomery.

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Published by Dallas Morning News on Jul. 7, 2025.

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Jerry Bell

July 9, 2025

Prayers to the family. I was a student of Ms.Olliff and a classmate of Richard.
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Jul

9

Funeral service

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Grove Hill Funeral Home

3920 Samuell Blvd, Dallas, TX 75228

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10

Graveside service

1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Sunset Memorial Park

305 W Harrison St, Gilmer, TX 75644

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