Ozelle Shaver

Mrs. Ozelle Holland Shaver, 90, of Statesville, passed away Monday, October 03, 2011 at Brian Center in Statesville. Mrs. Shaver was born January 23, 1921 in Iredell County and was the daughter of the late Perry Holland and Gertrude Goforth Holland. She was a graduate of Iredell County schools and she was married to Carl Shaver, who preceded her in death in 1975. Mrs. Shaver was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church where she worked in the nursery at the church for over 30 years and she was a homemaker. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Shaver was also preceded in death by twin sons. Mrs. Shaver is survived by two sons, Max Shaver (Margie) of Stony Point and Tony Shaver (Glenda) of Statesville along with one daughter, Donna York (Homer) of Statesville. She is also survived by one sister, Jestene Templeton (Rex) of Wilkesboro along with eight grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Mrs. Shaver is further survived by two sister-in-laws, Lucille Shaver and Treva Shaver Rash. Funeral services for Mrs. Shaver will be conducted at 3:00 pm Thursday, October 6, 2011 at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church with Rev. Glenn Dancy, III and Rev. Carroll Jordan officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will visit with friends from 2:00 until 3:00 pm at the church. The grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Memorials can be made to Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, 145 Mt. Vernon Road, Olin, N.C. 28660. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.nicholsonfunerals.com/obituaries. Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the family.