Ira Lee Scaife Olloway known to many as “Ike,” was born to the late Ira Lee Scaife and Aloise Hampton on March 8, 1936 in Poplar Grove, Arkansas. She transitioned to her eternal home March 15, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Ira Lee confessed a hope in Christ at an early age at Star of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, Poplar Grove Arkansas. She later joined Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Southland Arkansas where she sung in the choir and served faithfully on the Mother’s Board until her health declined.
Ira Lee attended school at Dyse Rosenwald Elementary and Oneida Junior High, where she completed the 8th grade. She later furthered her education by receiving her GED from Phillips County Community College in 1975. She worked as a Teacher’s Assistant at Mid – Delta Head Start for thirty-two years. She retired in 2000, but returned to the workforce as a part-time Substitute Teacher for Head Start. She again left the workforce in 2018 to provide care to her ailing husband; Malvin “Pop” Olloway.
Ira Lee was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Malvin Olloway for sixty-five years. To this union eight children were born, only one preceded them in death; Debra Ann Olloway. She is also preceded in death by her parents, two siblings, a grandson; Dahrron Moss, and two great grandsons; Dalvin Franklin and Rayshad Olloway.
Leaving seven children, three daughters and four sons to cherish her loving memory; Zearner (Roosevelt) Collins, Sr., Denise Olloway, Pamela Olloway, Gilbert (Evelyn) Olloway, Sr., Ray Olloway, Sr. all of Southland AR, Xavier (Shelia) Olloway of West Helena AR, Stanley (Brendra) Olloway of Horn Lake MS, two special friends; Albert Haynes, Jacqueline Fleming and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Ira Lee was loved and respected by all who knew her. She will truly be missed.
REMEMBERING TOGETHER
Memories & condolences
Pam, I am sorry to hear about the passing of your mother, our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Benita Harmon Page
God is always near to those who have a broken heart. It\'s really hard to bear the loss of someone so dear like the mother. My sincere condolences
Rosie Winston
Pam my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May God continue to comfort and heal your heart in the loss of your dearest mother.
Ora Goldsberry
To: The Olloway Family..we the Pastor and members of the Mt Olive M. B. Church , Lexa AR. share in your sorrow in the loss of Mother Ira..we extend our condolences and prayers of support... Keeping you lifted up before the throne of God\'s grace, we pray for strength and comfort...luv ya much
Rev. Dr. Malcolm C Curne Sr
I will miss my cousin Ike. We were, along with \"Tee\", like the three musketeers. I send my love and hugs to her children, and I will always keep you all in my prayers. Rest in Heaven my friend and cousin!!
Odessa Jordan
To the family, we the Allen family did not know of ur mother\'s pasting. Please receive our condolences. I, Patsy enjoyed her beautiful smile and laughter. when I worked with her at mid-delta out here in southland, she was always trying to fatten me up. I just laugh and eat whatever she gave me. She was a joy to be around.
Patricia Allen
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