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Myrtle Overstreet Obituary

OVERSTREET Mrs. Myrtle Fowler Overstreet, age 94, of Jacksonville, Florida died Wednesday, Jan. 20, in the St. Vincents Medical Center, Jacksonville, Florida following a long illness. She was born in Cedar Key, Florida and lived in Jacksonville, Fla. for many years. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be deeply missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, E.E. and Mary Baldree Fowler, her brothers, Joe, Nehemiah, Roy, William, Ebbot, Patrick and Raleigh: her sisters, LoVida Broxson and Ann Larner: a daughter, Mary Evelyn Tucker: granddaughter, Jeanett e Thomas: Great-granddaughter, Belinda Slaughter, and great-grandson, Michael Javidi. She is survived by one sister, Retha Fowler Stetter: six children, Myrtle Eleanor Mantooth of North Carolina, Glenda Joyce Stark of Orlinda, Tennessee, Darlene Annie Borrego of Mt. Juliet , Tennessee, LoVida Edith Javidi of West Palm Beach, Florida, Retha Marlene Basford of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee and one son, Robert Logan Tucker, Jr. of Jacksonville, Florida: 19 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren also survive. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 3:30 P.M. Saturday, Jan. 23, in Bell Cemetery, Bell, Florida. A visitation and gathering with the family will be from 1:30 to 2:30 P.M. Saturday (Two hours before services) at GUERRY FUNERAL HOME, 2659 S.W. Main Blvd. U.S. 41 South, Lake City, Florida. www.guerryfuneralhome.net Please Sign the Guestbook @Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Jan. 23, 2016.

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Connie Kibler

March 5, 2016

Mrs. Overstreet was a special lady. Even though she was losing her eye sight, she made it a point to send me handwritten poetry and Christmas cards. I have a special ceramic angel she gave me years ago. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

January 25, 2016

All of sister Vida's family are heart-broken by Aunt Myrtle's death. All our sympathy to her children and to Robert Overstreet. her long-time companion.
Edward, Elmer, Marvelle and Joan.

January 24, 2016

Myrtle was a wonderful friend for many years. Prayers for all her family.

Norene Hodges

January 24, 2016

I am sorry I could not be with you today. I work at night and have to sleep during the afternoon. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Becky Sullivan (Grimes)

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