Vera Overbey Young

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Roller-Cox Funeral Home
701 South Rogers
Clarksville, AR  72830
Saturday, October 17, 2015
10:00-11:00 A.M.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel
701 Rogers St.
Clarksville, AR  72830
Saturday, October 17, 2015
11:00 A.M.
Cemetery
Mount Airy Cemetery
Highway 21 North
Clarksville, AR  72830
Vera Overbey Young

of Clarksville, AR

December 19, 1920 - October 13, 2015

Vera Overbey Young, age 94, of Fort Smith, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2015. She was born on December 19, 1920 in Lamar, AR to the late Walton Lee Overbey and Mattie Lula Landthrip Overbey.
During WWII, Vera was employed as a seamstress at Woods Manufacturing. After marriage, she was a homemaker, and in later years, retired from Prince Drug after 15 years of service. Vera enjoyed cooking, keeping up with current events, and visiting with her many friends. She devoted her life to her family. She was privileged to live the last four years of her life with her sister, Vivian, in Clarksville, AR.
Vera is survived by one son, Gary Young (Becky) of Barling, AR, one daughter, Donna Pongratz (Tom) of Spring Hill, TN, and two sisters, Vivian King of Clarksville, AR and Mary DeVey of Newark, NY. She delighted in her three grandchildren, Brandon Young of Longview, TX, Phillip Pongratz of Kingsville, TX, and Sarah Pongratz of Spring Hill, TN, and one great-grandchild, Hudson Young of Longview, TX.
She is preceded in death by three brothers, Lee Overbey, Robert Overbey, and John Overbey.
Vera's wonderful life will be celebrated at Roller-Cox Funeral Home in Clarksville, AR on Saturday, October 17, 2015. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at Mt..Airy Cemetery in Ludwig, AR.

Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home (479) 754-2201. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clarksville

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PeggyAshmoreLawrence
Russellville, AR
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Saturday, October 17, 2015

The family is in my thoughts & prayers. My grandparents were Rev Claud A & Emaline Snow Overbey. My parents were Euritte Elwood & Edna Earle Overbey.

Pat Belt
, MD
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Friday, October 16, 2015

Donna and Tom -- we are very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts.

Pat and George

MIchael Webb
Fort Smith, AR
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Friday, October 16, 2015

Gary, Becky, Brandon and Family

We are so very sorry for your loss. We love you guys and are thinking of your family during this time.

Michael, Mary Kate and Family

Cynthia Miller
Alexandria, LA
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Thursday, October 15, 2015

My heart is heavy for your loss. Thinking and praying for you, Donna, and your family at this time,. This is a great picture of your mom. She and mother were good friends.
Love,
Cynthia

George Pongratz
Newport News, VA
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Wednesday, October 14, 2015

We are sorry for your loss. During this difficult and tender time, please know you are all in our thoughts.