Lila Joan Oliphant

Lila Joan Chastain Oliphant, 98 passed away on July 15, 2024 at her home in Newnan, Ga. Mrs. Oliphant was born Feb. 6, 1926 in Gentry AR. Her parents were the late Howard A. Chastain and Elsie Butler Chastain. She was also preceded in death by her siblings Onita Elder and J Dee Chastain. Mrs. Oliphant graduated from Gentry High School and attended the University of Arkansas.She married Leo Erwin Oliphant on March 16, 1946, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Mr. Oliphant was a veteran of World War II and was employed as a civilian in the U.S. Army. His career began as the administrator of the Igloo Hospital (SD). The family resided in Edgemont, SD until 1964 when they moved to Atlanta, GA. In 1965, Mrs. Oliphant began her teaching career as a kindergarten teacher in the school that is now Central Christian School. She also taught pottery and art classes in a career that spanned 59 years until December 2023. She was preceded in death by Leo Oliphant, her husband of 66 years, in 2012. She is survived by their daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Alan Egerdahl of Newnan GA; son and daughter-in-law, Michael Oliphant and Martha Dysart of Brasstown, NC; daughter Gale Oliphant of Kansas City, MO; and son and daughter-in-law Patrick and Stacey Oliphant of Newnan GA; grandchildren and spouses Lisa & David Glass, Kristen & Austin Lindsey, Sarah & Paul Rivard, Ethan and Leah Egerdahl, Forrest Oliphant & Aino Riiho, Claire Oliphant, Mark Baker, Michael Baker & Taya Overholt, Leo & Mandy Oliphant, and April Oliphant & Dieter Fiek; 14 great grandchildren; sisters Mazelle (DL) Johnston and Kay (Mike) Lair; and extended family in Colorado and Arkansas. McKoon Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Visitation is planned at RealChurch Coweta located at 3613 Highway 34 E, Sharpsburg, GA on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 1:00 PM followed by a memorial service at 2:00 PM. Interment planned at a later date at Fairmount Cemetery in Arkansas. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckoon.com In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the reading and art programs at Central Christian School. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory (770) 253-4580

Lila Joan Oliphant

February 6, 1926 - July 15, 2024