Ollie Custer

Barton, MD

Ollie E. “Mollie” (Tichnell) Custer, 97, formerly of Coal Mine Road, Barton, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at the Egle Nursing and Rehab Center, Lonaconing, where she had been a resident.

Born March 3, 1920 in Barnum, WV, she was the daughter of the late Arnold and Mary (Nelson) Tichnell.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles D. Custer, daughters, Catherine Marchinke and Virginia “Darlene” Green, a grandson, Donald Marchinke, two brothers and two sisters.  She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Mrs. Custer was a member of the Barton United Methodist Church.  She worked briefly out of the home but dedicated her life to raising her children and grandchildren.  Ollie was a kind loving mother and will be missed greatly by her family and friends.

She leaves behind her daughters, Ruth Miller of Barton, Helena Gage and husband Ron of Somerton, AZ, a son, Charles “Bugs” Custer and wife Shirley of Barton, seventy three grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and countless close friends.

Friends and family will be received at the Boal Memorial Chapel, Barton, on Thursday, December 28th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM.  A funeral service will be conducted at the Boal Chapel on Friday, December 29th at 11:00 AM, with Pastor Sandy Cowan officiating.

Interment will be in Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens, LaVale.