Ollie Mae Townsend was born on August 26, 1936, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Mary McCoy and Hezaky

Montgomery. She was raised with strong values of faith, hard work, and love for family that remained with

her throughout her life.

In 1953, Ollie moved to Bakersfield, California with her first son, Sonny, in search of greater opportunities

and a brighter future for her family. Bakersfield became the place she proudly called home for the rest of

her life.

Ollie later married Tom Townsend, and together they built a loving family. She was a devoted mother to

her children: Sonny Davis, Larry Davis, and Fena Townsend. Her family was the center of her world, and

she took great pride in nurturing and supporting them.

In her early twenties, Ollie began a business that would become a lasting part of her legacy. She founded

Ollie Townsend’s Board and Care, a service she faithfully operated for more than 40 years. Through her

work, she cared for countless individuals with compassion, dedication, and kindness, touching many lives

in the Bakersfield community. She loved to volunteer and would often go alone to help and donate at the

homeless shelters. She loved to shop and look sharp. She made sure that having all the nice suits, hats,

mink coats to wear even for church was something she never failed to do.

Ollie was also a beloved sister. She shared a lifelong bond with her siblings: Elmira Cheatam, Willie Mae

Hogan, Robert Hogan, Willie Davis, and Eddie Davis.

Her greatest joy was her family. She leaves behind seven grandchildren, along with many great-

grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren who will continue to carry her love and legacy forward.

Ollie Mae Townsend will be remembered for her strength, generosity, and unwavering dedication to caring

for others. Her amazing style in fashion. Her confidence with her head high in any room she entered. Her

life was a testament to perseverance, compassion, and deep love for family and community. She will be

deeply missed but forever cherished in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.