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Lizzie Owensby Obituary

Owensby, Lizzie

Owensby, Lizzie, age 81, of Dayton, Oh, passed away Tuesday, 19 March 2024. She was a faithful member of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church until she became ill. Lizzie was preceded in death by her parents Jimmy and Odessa Owensby; 12 siblings James Owensby (Mildred), Hank Owensby (Cecil), Leonard Owensby, Annie Ridley (Raymond), Charlie Owensby (Katheryn), Jimmy Owensby (Jean), Moses Owensby, Donald Owensby (Vicky), Diane Lake, Helen Owensby, Lucille Darden (Tom), and Virginia Wortham (Carl); her beloved son Dexter Owensby (Tara Owensby); and her great-granddaughter JuWelle Jones. She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving sisters Louvenia Maddox (Walter) and Chyanne Woods; her devoted daughter Sherita Smith, daughter from another mother Susan Miles; granddaughters Megan Jones, Devaney Crowder (Kenny Crowder), Corrie Smith, and Sydney Loving (Matthew Loving); grandson from another grandmother Brandis Miles; grandson Dexter Owensby, Jr.; great-grandchildren Kamea Jones, Ke'Aire Shipp, and Di'Onne Jones; special family caregivers Sydney Loving, Corrie Smith, Matthew Loving, and Connie Owensby; and the wonderful nurses and aids of Hospice of Dayton; as well as other nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Walk-through visitation 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 28, at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, 301 Mia, Ave Dayton OH 45417. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 p.m.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Mar. 24, 2024.

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Beverly Days

March 17, 2025

Auntie I love you and miss you knowing you are no longer here. Tell the Family hi and we will see you all again.

Sherita

February 15, 2025

Happy Valentine's Day Mama, I love you so much and I miss you. I miss your smile, laughter, joy of the Lord. You were such a strong and loving lady. It was an honor to take care of you. I would do it again in a heartbeat. I love you!!!

Beverly Days

March 28, 2024

To my Dear Sweet Aunt Liz, we celebrate your homecoming, and your birthday. I feel today is the best day ever. You will truly be missed and always loved for your kindness, generosity, cooking, love, and sweet spirit. You were there for me and allow me to stay with you when I first moved the Dayton Ohio. Thank you aunt Liz I love you forever and always. Your niece, Petey.

Sherita

March 22, 2024

Mama, I will always love and miss you. You have truly left a void in my life.

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12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, 301 Mia Ave., Dayton OH 45417

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28

Service

1:00 p.m.

Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, 301 Mia Ave., Dayton OH 45417

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