Olivette M. McGhee, age 78, of Poarch, AL passed away on July 13, 2023.  She was born on August 14, 1944 in Atmore, AL to the late Shirley L. McGhee and Willie Lee (A.D.) Martin.  She was a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and a member of the Poarch Community Church.  She served on the Mennonite Christian Fellowship Committee for numerous years.  She was a seamstress with Vanity Fair for many years.  During her career, she was a Licensed Practical Nurse and served as Poarch Band of Creek Indians Medical Record's Manager.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 52 years, Dewey L. McGhee; her siblings, Shirley Von McGhee, Jody Martin, Bobby Martin and her granddaughter, Feather McGhee.

She is survived by her children: Calvin (Patsy) McGhee of Poarch, AL, Althea (Frankie) Bell of Atmore, AL, Tyler (Cynthia) McGhee of Poarch, AL and Natasha (Aubrey) Rolin of Poarch, AL; her siblings: Ellis (Cynthia) Martin of Wetumpka, AL, Randy (Carrie) Martin of Poarch, AL, James T. Martin of Woodward, TX, Phillip (Donna) Martin of Huxford, AL, Matthew (Denise) Martin of Flomaton, AL, Patricia Tew of Brundidge, AL and Angela Devilbiss of Poarch, AL; her sister-in-law, Eldnar McGhee; her grandchildren: Kyle, Tamaniek, Thunder, Brian, Brooke, Brent, TJ, Lexie, Stormy, Kyler and Madyson and sixteen great grandchildren along with numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. A special family friend Annette Hixon Frye her children and grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Brian Eskelinen, Bro. David Weaver, Jr., Bro. Lashawen Hixon and her granddaughter, Tamaniek Sanchez officiating.  Interment will follow in New Home Cemetery in Poarch, AL.

Active pallbearers will be Kyle Lage, Thunder McGhee, Brent Bell, Brian Bell, Kyler McGlothren, TJ McGhee and Frankie Jones.

Honorary pallbearers will be Ellis Martin, Randy Martin, Timmy Martin, Phillip Martin and Matthew Martin.

Visitation will be held Monday, July 17, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. at Poarch Community Church.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.