JOHNSON COUNTY, TN - OBITUARIES - Ova C. Pleasant Stalcup, 29 Apr 2004
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Ova C. Pleasant Stalcup, 85, Lowell Stalcup Rd., Butler, died 
Thursday, April 29, 2004 in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

A native of Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Roderick 
Butler (Judge) and Vena Pierce Pleasant.
She was a member of the Little Doe Baptist Church, Butler.
During the early 1930's, Ova gained National recognition as a 
daughter of the "O.K. Family". She established a career as a full-time 
housewife. She graciously devoted her time providing a warm home 
atmosphere for her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Ray Stalcup; one sister 
and five brothers.

Survivors include two sons, Jack Stalcup and Lowell Stalcup and wife, 
Edna Honeycutt Stalcup, all of Butler; one sister, Ona Pleasant Long, 
Butler, and one brother, Klan Pleasant, Butler. Several nieces and 
nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2004 in 
the Little Doe Baptist Church with the Rev. Alan Koch and Rev. Burl 
Garland officiating. Burial will follow in Butler Memorial Cemetery. 
The church choir will provide the music. Active pallbearers, who are 
requested to assemble at the church at 1:50 p.m. Saturday will be Howard 
Stout, Wallace Stout, David Pleasant, William Lowe, Albert Honeycutt 
and Truett Pleasant. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. 
Saturday in the church. Condolences may be e-mailed to mfc@chartertn.
net.
Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. 

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