Born into a poor family, Ollie was next to the youngest in a family of 10 children. A Christmas stocking containing an apple, orange and a few nuts was a rare occasion.
After moving from Hampshire Co. to Berkeley Co. and having completed the eight grade she was unable to attend high school due to lack of transportation. She obtained a job at the Interwoven Mills factory making mens hosery.
On June 22, 1935 she married David Catrow in Hagerstown, MD. She always said they would never celebrate their 50th anniversary so insisted on having a celebration for their 40th. Her premonition came true.
A harder working woman would be hard to find. From working in the orchard along side of her husband sorting cherries to canning and freezing all the garden produce she was exceptional. Spring and fall house cleaning were a must. She had a knack for growing all kinds of flowers expecially african violets. No one could beat her home cooked meals. All attempts have failed to duplicate her stuffing recipe.
A devout Christian and member of Tuscarora Presbyterian Church she was involved in the Women of the Church serving offices of President, V.President and Secretary. She served as a shining example for her only granddaughter.
A self taught woman of many talents she made most of her and her daughters clothing. Passed down to her daughters to enjoy are various crocheted dollies, shaws, embroidered tablecloths and quilts.
Family and friends were an important part of her life. She made trips to Florida to visit siblings and to Montana to visit friends. She could remember birthdays without looking at a calendar.
When Smith school started serving lunches she became their cook. She also worked as a seasonal worker for Musselman products. Trying to get enough quarters in to be able to collect social security, but it was not to be. She passed away 4 days after turning 62.
After moving from Hampshire Co. to Berkeley Co. and having completed the eight grade she was unable to attend high school due to lack of transportation. She obtained a job at the Interwoven Mills factory making mens hosery.
On June 22, 1935 she married David Catrow in Hagerstown, MD. She always said they would never celebrate their 50th anniversary so insisted on having a celebration for their 40th. Her premonition came true.
A harder working woman would be hard to find. From working in the orchard along side of her husband sorting cherries to canning and freezing all the garden produce she was exceptional. Spring and fall house cleaning were a must. She had a knack for growing all kinds of flowers expecially african violets. No one could beat her home cooked meals. All attempts have failed to duplicate her stuffing recipe.
A devout Christian and member of Tuscarora Presbyterian Church she was involved in the Women of the Church serving offices of President, V.President and Secretary. She served as a shining example for her only granddaughter.
A self taught woman of many talents she made most of her and her daughters clothing. Passed down to her daughters to enjoy are various crocheted dollies, shaws, embroidered tablecloths and quilts.
Family and friends were an important part of her life. She made trips to Florida to visit siblings and to Montana to visit friends. She could remember birthdays without looking at a calendar.
When Smith school started serving lunches she became their cook. She also worked as a seasonal worker for Musselman products. Trying to get enough quarters in to be able to collect social security, but it was not to be. She passed away 4 days after turning 62.
Born into a poor family, Ollie was next to the youngest in a family of 10 children. A Christmas stocking containing an apple, orange and a few nuts was a rare occasion.
After moving from Hampshire Co. to Berkeley Co. and having completed the eight grade she was unable to attend high school due to lack of transportation. She obtained a job at the Interwoven Mills factory making mens hosery.
On June 22, 1935 she married David Catrow in Hagerstown, MD. She always said they would never celebrate their 50th anniversary so insisted on having a celebration for their 40th. Her premonition came true.
A harder working woman would be hard to find. From working in the orchard along side of her husband sorting cherries to canning and freezing all the garden produce she was exceptional. Spring and fall house cleaning were a must. She had a knack for growing all kinds of flowers expecially african violets. No one could beat her home cooked meals. All attempts have failed to duplicate her stuffing recipe.
A devout Christian and member of Tuscarora Presbyterian Church she was involved in the Women of the Church serving offices of President, V.President and Secretary. She served as a shining example for her only granddaughter.
A self taught woman of many talents she made most of her and her daughters clothing. Passed down to her daughters to enjoy are various crocheted dollies, shaws, embroidered tablecloths and quilts.
Family and friends were an important part of her life. She made trips to Florida to visit siblings and to Montana to visit friends. She could remember birthdays without looking at a calendar.
When Smith school started serving lunches she became their cook. She also worked as a seasonal worker for Musselman products. Trying to get enough quarters in to be able to collect social security, but it was not to be. She passed away 4 days after turning 62.
After moving from Hampshire Co. to Berkeley Co. and having completed the eight grade she was unable to attend high school due to lack of transportation. She obtained a job at the Interwoven Mills factory making mens hosery.
On June 22, 1935 she married David Catrow in Hagerstown, MD. She always said they would never celebrate their 50th anniversary so insisted on having a celebration for their 40th. Her premonition came true.
A harder working woman would be hard to find. From working in the orchard along side of her husband sorting cherries to canning and freezing all the garden produce she was exceptional. Spring and fall house cleaning were a must. She had a knack for growing all kinds of flowers expecially african violets. No one could beat her home cooked meals. All attempts have failed to duplicate her stuffing recipe.
A devout Christian and member of Tuscarora Presbyterian Church she was involved in the Women of the Church serving offices of President, V.President and Secretary. She served as a shining example for her only granddaughter.
A self taught woman of many talents she made most of her and her daughters clothing. Passed down to her daughters to enjoy are various crocheted dollies, shaws, embroidered tablecloths and quilts.
Family and friends were an important part of her life. She made trips to Florida to visit siblings and to Montana to visit friends. She could remember birthdays without looking at a calendar.
When Smith school started serving lunches she became their cook. She also worked as a seasonal worker for Musselman products. Trying to get enough quarters in to be able to collect social security, but it was not to be. She passed away 4 days after turning 62.
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