Olivia Hope Landreth
January 22, 2008 ~ May 5, 2017
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Olivia Hope Landreth, 9 year old daughter of Damon and Kimberly Baker Landreth, passed away Friday, May 5, 2017, at Children's Health Care of Atlanta.
Olivia was born January 22, 2008 at Duke Hospital in Durham. During her brief life, with her outgoing and loving personality, she has touched and impacted the lives of all who met her. Olivia's Story has been documented in television, newspaper and magazine. She has been an example of the need for organ donation.
In addition to her parents, her family includes maternal grandparents, Margaret and J.R. Baker of Leicester; paternal grandparents, Kenneth Landreth of Candler and Debby Landreth of Asheville; great-grandparents, Elizabeth and J.D. Bolt (and the late Robert Cantrell) of Brevard; aunt, Tammy Garrett (Kenneth) of Leicester; great aunt, Margie Icenhower of Leicester; great uncle, Charles Duckett of Raleigh; cousins, Cody (Emily), Dalton and Austin Garrett. In addition, Olivia was loved by the entire Leicester community and beyond.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity Baptist Church, 216 Shelburne Road in Asheville with the Revs. Charles Phillips and Steve Robinson officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday at the church. A private burial for the family will be at Western Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Cody, Dalton and Austin Garrett, Charles Duckett, Chris Brown and Joe Newell.
Memorials may be made to Mended Little Hearts of Asheville, PO Box 25, Leicester, NC 28748, or to Leicester Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 100, Leicester, NC 28748.
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Olivia will forever live in our hearts. Her name was spoken regularly in our home and will continue to be. We were very privileged to have known her precious soul. Continuing to pray for peace for Kim, Damon, and all of Olivia’s family!!
Sissy Wallace and family.
My children and I are privileged to have known Olivia the time when we lived in Leicester. VBS at Western Chapel was always a delight with Olivia around. She will be greatly missed by all those who’s lives she touched throughout the community. Our prayers and love go to you Kim and Damon and your extended family.
With love,
Valerie Umsted , Jessica & Dalton Graves
Miss Olivia was a special little girl to me and I loved her dearly…Anyone that met her just fell in love with her and her personality…She had a lot of health problems here on earth but now she is with our Lord Jesus Christ with a new healthy body….My heart is broken for Kim and Damon and all the family…I pray that God wraps His arms around them and comforts them….I am sending my thoughts, love and prayers…God Bless each of you!! As this little angel Olivia would always call me, Mor Mor’s Nannie…..I love you Olivia..
I’m so very sorry. If I can do anything. Please let me know
Praying for u all
Our prayers are with you and your family. May God be your source of comfort and strength.
Kim and Damon I’m terribly sorry to hear about Oliva…she was a beautiful girl with a beautiful soul..she’s been a blessing to everyone who knew her or didn’t..always smiling..I never got the chance to meet her but loved her just the same..I pray for God’s strength during this time. Michelle and Jack ingle
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family in the loss of your beautiful daughter. She will always be a beautiful memory to us. May God bless all of you.
I’m so sorry for you loss there are no works. Prayer.
Kim, Damon and Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. Olivia touched the lives of many and will forever be in our hearts. Our family is praying for all.
Bryan and Kathie Whitson
There are no words to adequately express my sympathy for the depth of sorrow you are experiencing…I’m so very sorry. May the love and prayers of friends and family provide comfort to you.
Praying hard for comfort through this all . I loved Olivia as I do my own have followed her story since day one . R.i.P. little one fly high with your Angel wings .
Kim & Damon….I am SO grateful to have known and cared for Olivia and you both for a period of time. I will never forget her, her amazingly powerful spirit…& personality! She completely took over any room she entered and was so hungry to live her life to the fullest! I will always admire her and you all. She is assuredly one of my heroes. With love, fond memories, and prayers for peace and consolation. -Jim McGovern
I was so sad to learn of Olivia’s passing and then I thought about the fact that she is now healed and running and playing on the streets of gold. So now my sadness is turned to the mom and dad and all other family members and friends of Olivia. She touched the lives of so many people and always seemed to stay strong in all her health ups and downs. I pray God will be close to those left behind and she can’t come back to us but we can go to her!! May God show Himself strong on your behalf during this time!
You’re in my thoughts and prayers. Thank God for blessing your union by bringing her into this world. It’s been a hard fought journey and she’s pain free now, flying with the Angels. Time for healing.
Olivia came into this world an angel, and she left this world an angel. The lives of so many people she changed forever, what a blessing. She is with Jesus now, but she will continue to have an impact on peoples lives forever. Our hearts and prayers are with you Kim, Damon, and family. We pray to our good Lord to give you strength and courage in the days ahead, he will not leave you, he will be by your side everyday. Love to you all
Although I didn’t know you and your sweet daughter I’ve followed your story and prayed often for sweet Olivia. Such a beautiful sweet little lady! You and your family are in my prayers!
Again my prayers during this time.She was a beautiful girl.Never got to meet her but know if she had ways like her Dad she was a great person.Never had forgotten our good days.Love all God is good.
Kim, my sincerest condolences to you and Damon. I’m not on Facebook, but I know from a distance, so to speak, what fiercely devoted parents you have been to Olivia. I also want to send a special word to uncle J.R. and aunt Margaret, and have them know that my thoughts are with them as well.
Sweet baby Olivia lives in so many hearts she taught us what it means in this world to live life to the fullest she was a blessing to many , I just fell in love with this little girl from the first time talking to her, my heart is so sad GOD bless her daddy and moma and all the family for I know there are so so lost, she will always live in my heart thank you GOD for giving me the blessing of knowing this sweet baby girl
To Kim, Damon, and all of Olivia’s precious family, I am so sorry for this tremendous loss in your family. Only God knows why He chose to bring her home to Him but one thing for certain she is completely healed and will never need another heart transplant. I am so thankful that God allowed me to know Olivia and her memory will forever be in my heart. Love and Prayers for your family, Shelia Warren
Praying for strength and comfort. She will be missed! She is holding the hand of Jesus and watching over you.
From all of us at Regional EMS, RTS and my own family, we hold you up in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. While we cannot begin to imagine your pain, we can be hear to lend an ear, shoulder or hand and even do a needed chore. Please know we are all here for you and willing to help you and your family with whatever we can. Our deepest sympathies.
Our thoughts and Prayers go out to the family. Olivia touched so many peoples lives.I pray that God gives this family peace and comfort in the days to come. Sending our love and hugs. Heaven really did receive an Angel.
Love, Sabrina and Dennis Gorman
Our thoughts & prayers are going up for your sweet fa ily. Olivia touched us all at AWANA, and we are so thankful for the time we were blessed to share with her. Hugs to you & strength from our Father above.
Si sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. I’ll never forget Olivia’s sweet smile when she was petting our goats. It was our honor and pleasure to have her visit.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
my heart will be forever broken for my sweet friend and family.. Jesus welcomed this little angel with open arms!! prayers for peace and comfort
Praying for your family. I am so sorry!
Kim and family very sorry to hear about Olivia looking her battle. We are praying for you
Olivia touched my life and will forever be in my memory. She taught so many so much in her short years here on earth. Sending prayers and love to Damon, Kim, her grandparents, Aunt Tammy, her boys, and all the family who loved her dearly. She was a precious girl with a wonderful and fun personality. I am honored to have known this beautiful cherub.
I am so very sorry for each of your broken hearts; of this precious angel that God let everyone love that came into contact with her. She never met a stranger and always made everyone smile and laugh; such a joy to have known her!! So very sorry, praying for you and your family.
Kim, Damon, & family. I am so sorry for your loss! Olivia was a good & perfect gift! James 1:9 tells us, ‘Every good & perfect gift comes from above, from the Father of Lights, with Whom is no variableness….’ God chose the two of you to be her perfect parents & even in this heartache, He has given her now the gift of being perfectly healed. I am carrying you both to the Father in prayer! May God bring you both comfort that only He can! I love you! ♡ Cherith Conner and family
Dear Damon, Kim and entire family- We are lifting you up in prayer and holding Olivia’s memory in our hearts. Never will forget this sweet child and her big smile she always wore! She had to endure a lot during her few years but now she is dancing with a perfect heart and soul! Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families. We love you all!!
Kim & Damon,
Our hearts will forever hold a special place for your sweet Olivia. She was the happiest child I have ever known and that is a testimony to what great parents you are to her. Her life was a continuous fight but you wouldn’t know it by looking at her because you two did her fighting for her. I pray that you know without a shadow of a doubt that you gave her the happiest and sweetest life any kid could desire. You and your sweet family are in our prayers. I love you.
My dear Kim and Damon. My heart is weeping for your loss. You were the best parents. She brought love and happiness to all. I am praying for your comfort and peace. We love you very much. Aunt Penny and Uncle Rick
Dear Damon ,Kim, and Family ,My thoughts and prayers are with you, Olivia was such a beautiful Child. my heart breaks for your Family. Olivia is soaring high, with no more pain to endure, may comfort come quickly for you. My prayers will be with you during this time of great loss. All my Love,
I’m so sorry for your loss.may god Bess and comfort y’all in this time of need
Kim, Damon & family my heart as well as everyone who knew & loved Olivia is broken, but we know she is whole with a new heart and is sitting on Jesus lap. Praise God we have the assurance of seeing her again sooner than later. May God hold you close in the coming days & beyond. Sending my love & hugs.
Mikki
I am so so sorry for your loss, I wihs I could do soomething to ease your pain. I will pray for you and your whole family. If there is anything I can do please call on me. Olivia is with God and well taken care of now, we do not always know the reasons but we must believ in Gods plan. Sent with Love and respect.
Kim and Damon, no words can express the pain of your loss. I can only pray the Father hold all of you in His loving arms throughout this hard and painful time. We will give continued prayer for all of you.
I am so very sorry to hear of Olivia’s passing. My heart and prayers for your family. I pray God will comfort you and hold you close. Olivia was such a funny little girl. She was a bright spot to my days that she came to the lab at mission Children’s Center! She was a brave girl.
Death brings pain that only time can heal,
No words could ease what we truly feel;
But with God, her joy is eternally sealed,
And cherish her memories that death can’t even steal.
Lift up a smile for she is already in Paradise
This broke my heart when I learned about Olivia’s passing. I remember her sweet face and loving spirit so vividly. I also remember what kind, patient, loving and dedicated parents she had. There are no words for me to say, I can only say how sorry I am and that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I will never forget Olivia.
Damon and Kim I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know y’all worked so tirelessly to provide everything Olivia needed to survive. I pray you will find peace in knowing you did everything humanly possible. Olivia touch so many in her short life and she endured more than many adults could ever do. She was a fighter from the day she drew her first breath. Now she resides in heaven where, finally, everything will be easy, peaceful and beautiful for her. Again I pray you find peace in knowing this. May God surround you with His arms, grace and love and see you through this difficult time. Sending love and prayers. Trisha Budd (5300 RN)
Olivia knew how to light up a room and make you smile! Loved being with her and blessed to have been able to be apart of this special ladies life! She is and will be so missed by all! Kim and Dameon were such amazing, loving and caring parents for her! My hearts break for them and their family! There are no words, just hugs, prayers and memories. Let Gods arms hold you up and help your through this time. Olivia you will always hold a special place in my heart!
Even though We did not know you we did pray for you. We are paying for your loved ones now. Heaven is much brighter now and I am sure you are in the lap of Jesus. You touch the hearts of more people than you will ever know. What a true angelic gift you are. There are no words of comfort I can give to you Kim and Damian except you are truly in our hearts and prayers.
I didin’t know Olivia, but I wanted to send my heartfelt condolences to her family. I lost my precious daughter last Oct. and everyone who took the time to send their messages was a comfort for me. So I am hoping all the people who express their care that your sweet angel has her wings now will bring some comfort to your aching soul. She had such an angelic face. You will see her again. God bless you all and keep the faith.
I am so privileged to know and take care of this precious angel and great parents.kim and Damen you have done a great job of taking care of this girl God had entrusted. We don’t know why this happened, but God has a purpose in everything. I’m praying for you to have the peace which surpass all the understanding of this world and His special comfort.
Kim, Damon, and family,
Our hearts are truly saddened by your loss of sweet Olivia. May God our Father wrap his comforting arms around each of you at this time. Our love and prayers are with each of you.
So sorry for the loss of Olivia. I only met her once and her smile made heart melt. Praying for you and your family.
You don’t know me, and I only met little Olivia once or twice at the ballfield at Erwin, but she was such a sweet little girl and so funny! She was always smiling and had such a infectious laugh. I was so sorry to hear this news. No words will help with the empty space she has left in your hearts, but please know that there are many of us praying for you all and hoping you find comfort in the days to come. We were all privileged to know your little girl. She will be missed by all who knew her!
My sweet little friend Olivia. You will be missed more than you will ever know. You will always be in my heart, with the girls and Tony. Love you!
Mr. and Mrs. Landreth,
I did not know Olivia personally, I do have a story to tell about her, two years ago Andy McDevitt and I were doing bus training with Rick Bailey and he told us about this little girl who wanted to ride on a school bus, she never as rode on one, of course we question why hasn’t she rode and Rick told us her story, and He was hoping that they could work it out where she could take a ride, and low and behold it happened. When I saw it on the news I thought how many kids don’t like riding a bus and here is one girl with her beautiful smile got her wish, then she got her own bus, it makes me proud to be a bus driver because of children like Olivia.
What a wonderful spirit, May her memories and love help you though this most difficult time, remember the Lord is always with you.
My heartfelt condolences and prayers for you. I am so very sorry about your loss. Olivia was a beautiful little girl.
Kim and Damon, Olivia was a bright light in this world, and impacted lives wherever she went, including mine. I will be holding you in prayers of love and light in the coming months. I remember the cute, bright outfits she liked to wear, and the immense love and dedication that poured out of you both as her devoted parents. Love to you.
Kim, Damon and family. So sorry for your loss…. Olivia touched so many lives through her courageous battle….Lifting you up in prayers. Love you all….Laura and Ernest Pruitt
So sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine losing a child my heart breaks for may god bless you and know that she is in heaven and, you will see her again in a much better place. Praying for you and your family.
We were blessed to meet Olivia and her and her wonderful family when Tony Pelle our owner ,( Prestige Subaru ),decided she needed her own bus. How lucky we were to spend time around this Precious Angel. In such a short life Olivia touched and changed lives and what we learned from Olivia will continue to change and bless lives in the future. How wonderful it was and is to see all of the people who have rallied around Olivia and her family. it is an example for us all . May God Bless and Comfort. Family , Thank You for sharing Olivia with Us. She changed us forever.
Hi little Angel. I didn’t know you,but I know you are running,laughing,and playing with The Angels In Heaven. You shared your love and life,with some very special folks. I know you are not gone,for you will live on,in their hearts and memories. I know someday,you will be with your family again. God bless . My name is Halfpint
Kim and Damian, my heart aches for you. I will be praying for you in the days to come. I can’t imagine what you are going through. Just remember there is a purpose for all things under heaven.Jesus is with you always.
Our love and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We were saddened to hear about Olivia. Her life and story touched us even though we had not met her.
I did not know your precious angel personally, but she had a smile that would light up the world…..thank you so much for sharing her with us…..so sorry for your loss…..
OUR PRAYERS TO FAMILY OF OLIVIA.LOVE &GOD; BLESS.
To Olivia’s parents; May the Lord be with you at this most difficult time. We have never met, I knew you and your precious Olivia only thru Facebook. I have prayed for her and continue to pray for you and your family. May the Lord watch over and give you and your family peace.
So very sorry for your loss,may God heal your hearts over time.Thoughts and prayers are with your family from ours. God Bless Todd Bishop and family.
I am so sorry for the loss of your precious Olivia I have been praying for her and you all now that she is in the hands of Jesus I will be praying for you all .
Prayers of comfort and Peace for everyone, She has touched so many lives, and I’m sure will continue to do so forever. May God wrap his arms around the entire family and hold them close during this time. There are really no words and not enough words to say at a time like this. May she suffer no more, and what an amazing heart she has now! What a beautiful Angel flying in Heaven. Love you all!!!!
May God Bless your family and provide peace and comfort. My thoughts, prayers and love to you.
My dearest Kimmy… My deepest sympathy, heartfelt prayers and love go out to you, Damon and your family.. Olivia was such a precious angel that touched so many lives including mine. I only got to meet her and see her once and that is all it took. I remember that sweet smile like it was yesterday. I hope in the days to come you may find peace and comfort knowing that sweet angel is in heaven, smiling that infectious smile we all loved.
Kim and Damon: I wish you nothing but Peace, Love, and Blessings during this time of your loss. I have prayed for, and will continue to pray for you and your family during this time of loss. I had a special connection with your precious angel and will carry her in my heart always. I love each and every one of your family members dearly and hope to see all of you soon. May we all look forward to the time that we will be together soon.
To the parents of little Olivia; I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I knew your daughter through Olivia’s great uncle, Charles Duckett, who is a former co-worker. Though I never met her personally, she has been in our prayers throughout the years and I am so sorry to hear of her passing. Please know that you all are still in my prayers, and that your loss is Heaven’s gain, for I know that she has earned her angelic wings, and will be watching over you all, as well as those who cared for her throughout her short life. GOD bless, and may Heaven continue to smile upon you.
Kim, Damon, and Family
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Olivia. She has had a Great impact on soo many. Her smile melted my heart. Olivia Blessed us! She will never be forgotten. I will always pick up a can tab to save. We pray God give you and your Family the Love and Peace during your time of sorrow. Know that he will never leave nor forsake you. Be still and know that he God! We Love you all and are sending up our prayers.
Kim, Damon and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.
Gary and Vanetta Cooper
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God continue to bless you in this time of sorrow.
So sorry for the loss of your special angel I am praying for you hope you find peace and comfort in your time of need
I knew Olivia through her great uncle Charles, a longtime friend. He shared with me her many trials and her many triumphs throughout her life. My deepest sympathies to her family.