Phyllis Marie Olsavsky, 82, Lothian

Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008

She was born Jan. 12, 1926, in Washington, D.C., and raised in the Washington area.

She spent her summers in St. Mary’s County with her grandparents and other members of the McKay family.

She worked as a secretary and administrative assistant for an elevator company in Prince George’s County, retiring in the 1980s. She was married to John Francis Olsavsky for 40 years, and they had lived for the past seven years in Lothian, until his death on March 8. They had previously lived on a farm in Anne Arundel County where they raised cattle.

She was a member of Smithville United Methodist Church in Dunkirk and also attended a Bible study group that met at Trinity Episcopal Church in Upper Marlboro. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and tending to her pond-raised goldfish. She played piano and enjoyed entertaining and parties.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, Chester T. and Pearl McKay Green; and a sister, Mary Mildred Harrison.

She is survived by a niece, June Ladner of Richmond, Texas; her uncle, James Manning McKay and his wife, Mary, of Hollywood; and numerous cousins, including Joe McKay Jr. and his wife, Janice, of Callaway.

A funeral service was held Aug. 1 at Smithville United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Walter L. Beaudwin of Smithville United Methodist Church officiating. Interment took place at Washington National Cemetery in Suitland.

Pallbearers were George McKay, Galin Underwood, Joe McKay, Jimmy McKay, Richard Hogan and Brian Shanahan.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Smithville United Methodist Church, 3001 Ferry Landing Road, Dunkirk, MD 20754.

Arrangements were provided by Rausch Funeral Home in Owings.