Born May 30, 1948, in Jasper to Carl Melton and Eugenia King Walley, she grew up in Pine Grove and graduated from Newton High School in 1966. An active student, she served as class president, yearbook editor and basketball team manager. She attended East Texas Baptist College before earning a bachelor's degree in business administration from Sam Houston State University. She taught English, typing and shorthand at Kountze High School, later worked in administrative positions and as a library paraprofessional. She enjoyed writing, especially poetry. She married John "Jack" Olsen on Jan. 25, 1975. They spent most of their married life in Lumberton, where she was active at Woodcrest United Methodist Church, playing piano and keyboard for worship services and participating in Bible studies. Known for her faith, generosity and sense of humor, she frequently helped neighbors and families in need. Following Hurricane Harvey, the couple moved to Bryan and joined First United Methodist Church. She later lived in Aledo and treasured her grandchildren, who called her GiGi. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; stepmother, Mattie Sue Walley; and grandparents, Doc and Susie Eva Walters King and Melton and Hattie Smith Walley. Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer Olsen Trinka, and son-in-law, Mike Trinka; grandchildren, Logan and Grace Trinka; brother, Ron Walley; sisters-in-law, Lynda Walley and Kathy Williams; brother-in-law, Mike Olsen; aunt, Mary Jane Stewart; nieces and nephews, Eric Walley, Mica Vannaman, John Olsen, Doug Olsen, Kristen Kirk and David Williams; and numerous other relatives and friends. Visitation was scheduled for 1 p.m. Oct. 25 at Memorial Funeral Chapel in College Station, followed by a celebration of life at 2 p.m. and a reception.