Marian Ogreeta Luallen, age 87 of Clinton, passed away December 22, 2014 at Methodist Medical Center. She was a member of Second Baptist Church of Clinton. She worked many years at Y-12 in purchasing until her retirement. Ogreeta was known by many as "mama". She was a very generous person who loved life, family and her grandchildren. She enjoyed working in her yard and her flowers. The beach was one of her favorite places to visit. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Preceded in death by her husband, Arva Lee Luallen; parents, Arthur and Myrtle Maples; daughter, Janice Luallen; son, Leslie Byrd; grandson, Brian Byrd; brother, Frank Maples; sister, Jewell Taylor.
Survivors:
Son: Rick Luallen and wife Helen
Daughter: Dale Carmichael and husband Wally
Brothers: Robert Maples
Mack Maples and wife Linda
Sister: Juanita Thiem
Grandchildren: Misty Bittle and husband Kinney, Marian McNeal, Wendy Gray, Amy Smith and husband Brian, and Amanda Taylor and husband Jayson.
Great Grandchildren: Jordan Taylor, Timothy Bittle, Austin Woodward, Taylor McNeal, Hunter Gray, Makenzie McNeal, Colton McNeal, Konnor Caldwell, Ashley Taylor and Brady Smith.
Host of loved nieces, nephews and friends.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial donations be made to the Benevolent Fund at Second Baptist Church of Clinton.
The family will receive friends Friday, December 26th, from 5-7 PM at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. The funeral will follow with Dr. Michael Thompson officiating. Graveside service will be Saturday, December 27th, at 10:00 AM at Oak Ridge Memorial Gardens. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.holleygamblefh.com