Olivia Veronica Bourgeois Gramlisch

Olivia Veronica Bourgeois Gramlisch, 89, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 in her home with her loving daughter, Nancy by her side. Olivia was born on November 4, 1931 in Luling, LA to the late Morris F. and Julia M. (Matherne) Bourgeois. She was married to Johnnie J. Gramlisch on December 31, 1947 who preceded her in death on July 19, 2018. Olivia was a devoted Christian and loved her church and its members, many of which she became close friends. She was a devoted wife and mother who loved her family very much. Olivia loved her grandchildren and all children. She often said that she hoped that when her time came, that the Lord would let her be with all the children in Heaven. She loved to sew and read books until her eyesight failed. Olivia spent most of her life helping her family, friends and anyone who needed help, love and support. Her children feel she was truly a “one of a kind” and will be terribly missed by all of her loved ones. She was preceded in death by four brothers; four sisters; two great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Olivia leaves behind her four children, David Gramlisch of Cape Girardeau, MO, Frances (Alfie) Essner of Bloomsdale, MO, Ray Gene (Karen) Gramlisch of Festus, MO and Nancy (Don) Everett of Gulfport, MS. She was blessed with ten grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. The family wishes to express a special thanks to the following who helped to bring love and comfort to our mother in her final days: her niece, Wanda Miller; her special friend, Diane Gramlisch; her great-granddaughter, Kayla Smith; Deaconess Hospice; Chaplain Mark Pearman; her nurse, Nanda Gardache; and CNA’s, Sharon Lacy and Karen Owen. A Graveside Service will be held at Biloxi National Cemetery on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 12:30 pm. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the Gramlisch family.