Mary E. Oliver, affectionately known as “Momma”, was called home to be with the Lord on November 28, 2020. She was born in Wetumpka, Alabama on June 27, 1937, to Sherman and Mattie Piner.

Mary confessed her life to Christ at an early age at the New Style United Methodist Church in Wetumpka, Ala. She later left Alabama and moved to Detroit, Michigan for a short time before making a home in Akron, Ohio.

Mary was employed at Akron City Hospital for over 40 years. She was a highly respected cook and baker that made meals with so much love, and that legacy continues today. Momma had a love for music, especially the “Blues”. She was an avid bingo player and loved spending time at the racetrack and casino.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sherman and Mattie    Piner; husband, Kara Oliver; grandsons, Dwight Anthony (Dank)     Oliver, Kenneth Jerome (JO) Oliver and Desmond Lamont (Des)      Oliver; son-in-law, Royal Rogers, Larry Belton, Randy Belton and the love of her life, Leo Belton Sr.

She is survived by her loving children, Mary Ann Rogers, Martha Ann Lundy, Elaine Oliver, Clara Mae (Anthony Sr.) Brinson, Norma Jean Oliver, Gary Darnell (Denita) Belton, Leo Larue (Karryl) Belton Jr. and Ronald (Pat) Belton; grandchildren, Damon (Naida) Oliver, Raphael Lamar Oliver, Jovon (Ja’Nay) Lamb, Anthony (Danielle) Brinson Jr., Qiana (Dwight) Shade, Paul (PJ) Lundy, Carlisa (Chanel) Brinson,    Steven (Jamel) Lamb, Jasmine Wright, and Arria Belton; 19 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren; special cousin, Flora Moss, and special friends, Georgia Jackson and Terry Fort; and a host of other family members and friends.