Obituary of Zenobia Rae Olson

Lifelong Bedford resident Zenobia R. (Finney) Olson passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024. She was 86. Ms. Finney graduated Bedford High School in 1955 where she met her future husband to be, local businessman Volney E. Olson, in the high school band. After high school Mrs. Olson would go on to attend Northwood Institute. Mrs. Olson participated in numerous charitable organizations at the community level. Bedford Medical Center Auxiliary, The Heart Fund, The Cancer Fund, and the United Fund Drives would be just a few examples. She served on the board of directors of the Bedford Boys Club, where in 1969, she was named “Woman of the Year” for her volunteer efforts. Over her career she worked as a school aid at Stalker Elementary School in Bedford, Lawrence County Highway Department and Crane Navel Weapons Support Center. Mrs. Olson participated in Lawrence County politics, and in 1976 ran unsuccessfully for Lawrence County Recorder. Mrs. Olson was born to Paul L. and Dorothy L. Finney on November 1st, 1937. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Volney E. Olson, Sr on September 25, 2021. She is survived by her two sons, Volney, Jr and Vance Olson (Tonda), both in Indianapolis, along with four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at the Day & Carter Mortuary, 1133 Lincoln Avenue, Bedford, on October 31st from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Funeral Services will begin at 12:30 with a burial to follow in a private ceremony at Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.