God blessed this world and made life sweeter on March 11, 1998, when He blessed this earth with a beautiful bright eyed baby girl, named Olivia Marie McCormick.
On Sunday, November 23, 2014 her life ended with a terrible tragedy on Heizer Creek in Putnam County. Her life was filled with loving family, caring friends and lots of sweet memories! She loved the outdoors, fishing, playing with her kitten, Kiki, concerts and most of all spending time with her family and friends.
She was in her junior year at LCHS and on the honor roll; she had a life full of dreams and aspirations for the future. Olivia spent her life lifting others up and because of her sweet heart and contagious smile her spirit will forever live on. She LOVED God, CHERISHED her mom, LOOKED UP TO her daddy, ADORED her brothers, and THOUGHT THE WORLD of her stepdad. Now, they, along with many others, are facing the most difficult time of their lives.
Olivia was preceded in death by her brother, Christopher Todd McCormick; grandmothers, Gladys McCormick and Debra Rowe.
She is survived by her mother and stepdad, Melanie and John Burchell; dad, Leonard McCormick; twin brother, Cole McCormick and brothers, Christian and Mark McCormick; sister, Karrah Coy; step brother, Wade Burchell; step sister, Makenzie Burchell; grandfather, David L. Rowe; uncle, Davy L. Rowe II; aunts, Breanna Rowe, Sharon Marker and Teresa McCallister; and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews who will greatly miss her.
Funeral service will be 3:00 pm Friday, November 28, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Richard McCallister officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. The family will receive friends from 12 to 3 pm at the funeral home.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to all who have reached out with financial help, food, visits and calls of loving concern.
I offer my condolances to your family. This is a beautiful tribute to your daughter. My mother and brother have recently crossed over and the grieving process is so very painful. What has helped me is knowing they are with our Lord and remembering the good times. My family the Wades and the Vickers.
From a family in Kansas who lost their child to your family I want to express my deepest condolences. Just know.. it’s a new journey of grief that seems unbearable in the beginning & will be for some time. You will survive with the help of many & especially with the help from your beautiful daughter above. Please know that we are thinking of you & understand the pain you’re going through. Peace, love & support from the Wolf family in Kansas!
Dear McCormick Family,
Our deepest condolences during this excruciatingly painful time. May we draw strength from the God of all comfort and from his promised words found at John 5:28, 29 “Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.” May the peace of our heavenly father be with you during this difficult time.
Your Local Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Jarius a presiding officer of the synagogue, lost his daughter as well. He daughter was only 12 years old. But because of his faith and his love for Jesus. Jesus did the one thing that we all can look forward to in the future. Mark 5: 22-24, Mark 5:35-42
GOD BLESS THE ENTIRE MCCORMICK FAMILY. OLIVIA WILL TRULY BE MISSED. STAY STRONG AND KEEP THE FAITH!
We cant express the sadness we feel for you and your family.we can only say that we are so sorry.only time will heal and your faith in god.
sorry for your loss may god bless keep his arms around all of you the oxleys
I can’t imagine the pain of losing this beautiful girl. My daughter has went to school with Cole and Olivia since head start. I remember Olivia being a sweet little girl in head start, but I hadn’t had the privilege of knowing her in the teenage years. I just wanted to say that I am very, very sorry for the pain you must be going through. I hope you are being comforted by the gift of prayer. I lost my brother 7 years ago and 6 months later I lost my dad. I found it very difficult. But reading comforting scriptures has helped me so much. I would like to leave some with you that have helped me.
Psalms 37:29
Isaiah 25:8
John 5:28, 29
John 11:25
Acts 24:15
Revelation 21:4
she is in a better place now and she is feeling way better and I bet she knows she is in a better place we will miss you!!!! Sing loud and fly high
standing motionless
consumed in grief
Sorrow has arrived questions pointing
at sky
Hearts are damaged
You will be missed much more than dearly
We’ve all have been blessed
Having you in our life
memories of you will always be cherished
A smile that will never be forgotten
Our thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathies are going out to the entire family of sweet Olivia. May your angel fly high in the most beautiful of places and may the lord comfort your hearts and hear your needs during this trying time.
words can not express the sorrow I feel for the family. I had the honor of meeting this beautiful woman & heaven has truly gained a special angel. May you find comfort in knowing how much she is loved & find comfort in all of the prayers for your family…
Our hearts are heavy with the tragic loss of your beautiful Angel. Lord knows she is busy making everyone up in Heaven smile and laugh. Melanie, you and your family are forever in our hearts and prayers. We love you so dearly and pray that God brings you peace to replace your pain. Love and hugs to all of you.
My prayers are with you all. She was such a beautiful young lady.
So sorry for your loss. Leonard and Mark, I didn’t know your daughter and sister but my prayers and thoughts are with you.
I don’t know any of you personally but my heart breaks for your family. Thoughts and prayers and may God comfort you in the days ahead!
GOD HAS A BEAUTIFUL ANGLE NOW.PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL THE FAMILY . SHE WAS A GOOD FRIEND TO MY GRANDDAUGHTER DESTINY NAPIER.SHE WILL MISS HER .I MEET HER A FEW TIMES AT THE SCHOOL. SHE WAS A HAPPY GIRL ALWAYS A SMILE.
I’m sorry for your loss its a shame someone. So young had Ta leave this world in which she had so much Ta do and so many places Ta go its just such a tragedy
Mellie, the hardest times are still ahead I’m sure. I know GOD will see you gently thru.
You are and have always been an inspiration to many. You have stood by us all thru various times in our lives. That’s the same wonderful spirit you gave ur beautiful daughter, Olivia. So, I am asking you now, to pleeease let us be ur strength this time.
We are ALL here for u and your family for anything you need. Just reached out your hand sweetie, and we will grab hold.
Look to GOD for your comfort,
and your FRIENDS for companionship.
I LOVE YOU, MELLIE!!
We are so sorry for your loss. Each of you are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray for peace, comfort & strength to carry you through this very difficult time.
Our thoughts and Pray s for the family may God give them strength to get thru this terrible time .
May GOD keep, and bless this family, and comfort them throughout their days. I am so sorry for your tragic loss. Your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.Heaven has gained a beautiful angel.
My prayers are with you all, She was a beautiful girl.
My Heart aches for her Family, such a Tragic Loss, God be with you all in this troubled time.
I still can’t believe this is real. I will terribly miss seeing Olivia’s sweet, beautiful, smiling face in the hallways. Along with the set way she always said “Hi Mrs. Smith,”every time she saw me. I had the pleasure of having her in class last year and she was the kindest, sweetest student I’ve ever had. I I knew she was going to do well with whatever she chose to do. I will miss her deeply.
Trust in God he will help you all through this. Love to you all.
I am truly sorry, Liv, touched so many people. May God comfort you all! I will love her forever ! ?