OLIVIA'S STORY
Olivia was a radiant soul—beautiful inside and out—who lived her life with conviction, passion, and deep purpose. She had just graduated from Clemson University with both an undergraduate and graduate degree in education and fulfilled her lifelong goal of becoming a teacher.
On May 26, 2024, Olivia passed away at the age of 23 due to complications from a congenital heart defect. Although she was born with this condition, it was repaired when she was four months old through open-heart surgery and she was expected to live a long and healthy life. Tragically, she suffered a heart arrhythmia and passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully in her sleep.
The Live Like Livy Foundation was established in honor of Olivia Katherine Sherry to spread the joy, love and benefits of reading and literacy through education, mentoring and community service.
WHAT'S WITH
ALL THE BEES?
The story of the bee and its connection to Olivia’s passing is nothing short of extraordinary—a series of signs that brought comfort, hope, and a sense of her continued presence to those who loved her most.
It all began on the day Olivia’s family went shopping for the dress she would wear for her services. Knowing this would be the last dress she would ever wear, the significance of the moment weighed heavily. They spent the entire day searching through multiple stores before finally finding the perfect one. After purchasing the dress, they noticed a small symbol on the buttons. At first glance, they assumed it was a butterfly—but upon closer inspection, they realized it was a bumblebee.