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Mary Fay Phillips Overcash

Mary Overcash Obituary

Mary Fay Phillips Overcash, 74, of Roanoke, Va., formerly of Odessa, Texas, passed away Friday, June 19, 2009. She was a devoted mother and wife. She is survived by husband, Alton Vernon Overcash Jr.; sons, Neal, Mark (Gloria), and Billy Wayne Bierley; daughters, Betty Fox, Linda Day, Wanda Beauchap, and Darlene Gibson; sisters, Dorothy Hare, Christine Phy, and Pat Rhodes; 31 grandchildren; numerous great and great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements by Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1609 Peters Creek Rd., N.W., Roanoke, Va., 540-562-1182.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jun. 30 to Jul. 7, 2009.

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Mark Bierley

June 25, 2023

I still miss you

Joshua Stegmeier

July 30, 2009

Though I did not have the opportunity to meet you in person, I feel as though I lost a wonderful Grandmother too. The greatness that the family speaks of you with, warms my heart and assures me that you were an amazing person that accomplished amazing triumphs. 'Til the day I am able to give you a hug, GOD BLESS.

Debra Fox-Stegmeier

July 30, 2009

Grandma,
You will be missed but never forgotten. Our arms might not be able to hold you but our hearts will never let you go. Thank you for all of your wisdom and the happiness that you have given to everyone. Take great care of her Jesus.

Ronnie Fox

July 29, 2009

To the best grandmother ever, I'll always miss you and I'll always love you. if the only way i can have you is threw memories and in my heart, then I'll take it.

Melissa campos

July 28, 2009

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Linda Sousley

July 28, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Mark Bierley

July 27, 2009

Mom I miss you and feel an emptiness in my heart to know you are not here anymore, But I know you have no pain now and can watch over all 8 of us children and unknown amount of Grand & Great grandchildren, We miss you terribly.

Jerry Fox

July 9, 2009

I was looking forward to visiting Mary when we arrived in Virginia. Wish we had more time to visit. God changes our plans though and, I know it's for the better. I could always depend on Mary to lend me an ear and she always had comforting words for me. I will miss her greatly. Till we meet again.

Calvin Rhodes

July 9, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Pat Rhodes

July 8, 2009

I love all of you as she loves all of us. I regret that we weren't closer in life. but we will all be togther and happy someday
pat

Brittany Mc Daniels

July 6, 2009

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Betty Fox

July 1, 2009

We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name.In life we loved you dearly. In death we do the same.It broke our hearts to lose you. You did not go alone, for part of us went with you the day God called you home.You left us peaseful memories.Your love is still our guide and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

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