Olene Baker Ervin was born July 19, 1931 in Medon, TN the daughter of the late Woodrow Wilson and Essie Mae King Baker.
She was united in marriage to Ray Willard Ervin on July 2, 1955.
Mrs. Ervin was the former owner and operator of Selmer Flower Shop for 20 years. She was also previously employed by Brown Shoe Company and General Electric in Selmer. Mrs. Ervin was a member of the Selmer First Baptist Church, where she attended the Jo Ann Walker Sunday School Class and served on the Flower and Wedding Planning Committees. She enjoyed working in her flower garden, reading, traveling, and spending time with children.
Mrs. Ervin departed this life on August 8, 2012 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 81 Years, 20 Days. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Ray Willard Ervin of Selmer, TN; a daughter, Glenda Sue Bass and husband Martin of Middleton, TN; three grandchildren: Christopher Eric Seaton and wife Stacy of Bolivar, TN, Aimee (Seaton) Redmon and husband Jeff of Stantonville, TN, and Christa (Bass) Tull and husband Justin of Bethel Springs, TN; six great-grandchildren: Riley Seaton, Katie Seaton, Jordan Redmon, Emilee Redmon, Luke Redmon, and Jack Simpson; a sister, Myra Lowe of South Carolina; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who loved her.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Ervin was preceded in death by twin baby girls; infant daughter Lesa Beth Ervin; a son, Ronnie Lee Ervin; and a brother, Norman Baker.