Olga Marilyn Gouvie

Olga (Sis/Gigi) Marilyn Gouvie on January 13, 2014 peacefully went to eternal rest with her sons, several grandchildren and several great grandchildren by her side. Olga was born on February 2, 1925 in Chicago, IL where she grew up in the Englewood community. Olga married the love of her life Melvin Phillips and to that union a son Melvin Rodney Phillips was born. The family moved to Newark NJ where a second son Gregory Walter Dave Phillips was born. Olga along with a close friend/adopted sister Estelle Weaver owned and operated a beauty salon. Melvin preceded Olga in death. Olga along with her 2 sons moved back to Chicago, Illinois where Olga co-owned and operated the Glamour Nook beauty salon. After retiring from cosmetology Olga relocated to rural Lake Geneva, WI. She spent several years as a highly in-demand professional nanny, and later enjoyed a successful career as a Walworth County Correctional Officer from which she ultimately retired. Olga was also preceded in death by her parents Benjamin and Olga Jackson, and her brothers Rodney and Grant Jackson. She is survived by her brother Philip (Helen) Jackson, her sons Melvin (Carolyn) Phillips & Gregory (Carita) Phillips, and "instant" daughter Barbara Black, her grandchildren Randall (Sherri) Phillips, Cassandra (Bradley) Punsel, Timothy (Nicole) Phillips, Gina (Cliff) Jensen, and Gabrielle Phillips; her great-grandchildren Isaiah Phillips, Madysen Punsel, Aaron Phillips, Destiny Phillips, Luke Phillips, & Amelia Jensen; as well as many extended and 'adopted' family members and dear friends. Visitation Saturday, February 15th, 2014 11:00am - 12:00pmService Information Saturday, February 15th, 2014 12:00pm Details: Service Extra Info Services will be held by Pastor Duane Thomas and Glen Smith Interment Location Lincoln Cemetrey 12300 South Kedzie Avenue Chicago, IL 60655