Mrs. Ollie R. Elam, age 96, of Jonesboro, passed away, November 7, 2013. She was born on January 31, 1917 in Kentucky. She is survived by her children, Gayle Jarrells of Jonesboro, Bertley (Sheila) Marcum of Jonesboro, Michael Lee Marcum of Jonesboro; 3 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 AM, Saturday, November 9, 2013, in the chapel of Ford-Stewart Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 10-11 the day of the service. Entombment will be at Fairview Memorial Gardens. Pastor Danny L. Henderson will officiate. In lieu of flowers make contributions to: Tapestry Hospice Foundation, 1335 McDonough Parkway, McDonough, GA 30253 or call 770-692-5115.