Olean was married to Nathan Girtman Sr. and to this union three children were born.
She was preceded in death by her parents Labue and Ruth Ridgell, a sister Ann Keith, and a brother Johnny Ridgell.
She leaves to cherish her memories with her three children Chuck Girtman, Latresha Girtman (Shawn Hicks), and Nathan Girtman I (Cheryl Conelly). Three sisters Emma (Carl) Green, Margaret (LC) Barnes, and Bessie (JP) Dunlap. Two brothers Alvin (Linda) Ridgell and JD Ridgell (Abigail). Five grandchildren Nadriona (Tevin) Russell, Michael Girtman, Na'Shantia Girtman, Nortavian Girtman, and Nevaeh Girtman. One great granddaughter Nilah Russell and a grandson - Due January 8, 2024 Tevin Russell Jr. and a host of nieces and nephews and other relations and friends that she loved and they loved her.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Stephenson-Dearman Chapel. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with Rev. Chris Goodman officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
You can sign Olean's guestbook here on her page.
Condolences(12)
Laura A.(Collins) Davis
Milwaukee, WI Wednesday, October 4, 2023 Words can't express my sorrow for you and your family Please accept my condolences 🙏🏽Rev. Karen Jackson
Wilmar, AR Tuesday, October 3, 2023 To the family, you have my deepest sympathies remember earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.Brenda Binns
Monticello, AR Tuesday, October 3, 2023 Praying for Girtman’s, Ridgell and Mt. Zion families. Mrs. Olean was a Jewel and will be truly missed.The Ollison and Binns’s family
Melba Wright
Crossett, AR Monday, October 2, 2023 My heartfelt condolences to my nephews Chuck and Nathan II and my niece LaTresha. Always strive to have the heart your mother had and the love for everyone she showed. I love you all and I’m praying that God will grant yo comfort.Aunt Melba
Rhonda Fisher
Monticello, AR Sunday, October 1, 2023 Deepest Sympathy & Condolences To The Girtman & Ridgell Family. Continuous Prayers.🙏🏾💐Rhonda Fisher
Monticello, AR Sunday, October 1, 2023 Deepest Sympathy & Condolences To The Girtman & Ridgell Family. Continuous Prayers.🙏🏾💐Lee Brooks
Monticello, AR Sunday, October 1, 2023 Sorry for the loss of Oleander, she was a beautiful person and will greatly missed! Our prayers and thoughts are with her family and friends! God Bless this entire family.Annette Gardner
Tillar, AR Friday, September 29, 2023 We will miss Olean, she was such a wonderful person, always willing to help, and always had a smile when we meet. Rest in peace cousin, I loved you.teddy dunlap
los fresnos, TX Friday, September 29, 2023 RIP we will miss youJo Ann Smith-Lee
Monticello, AR Friday, September 29, 2023 Prayers for the Girtman and Ridgell families. Olean was beautiful inside and out she loved all 3 of children and her grandkids bought her so much joy.Love ,
Jo Ann
Jo Ann Smith-Lee
Monticello, AR Friday, September 29, 2023 Prayers for the Girtman and Ridgell families. Olean was beautiful inside and out she loved all 3 of children and her grandkids bought her so much joy.Love ,
Jo Ann
FeLissa Gibbs
Crossett, AR Thursday, September 28, 2023 Sending lots of love and hugs!! Praying forY'all!! Aunt Olean will truly be missed , and the last memories was precious ❤️❤️❤️