Abby Overmyer Obituary

MATTOON -- Abby Leigh Overmyer, age 16, of Mattoon, died at 9:52 p.m. on Saturday, May 22, 2004, as a result of an automotive accident in Iroquois County. Funeral services in tribute to her life will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday at the First Baptist Church with the Reverend Tom Pullen officiating. Burial will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the First Baptist Church. The Schilling Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Abby was born June 6, 1987, in Mattoon, a daughter of Mark and Sally (Drummond) Overmyer. Survivors include her father, Mark Overmyer of Mattoon; four sisters, Shelley Butler and husband Thomas, Tracey Smith and husband Steve, Mandy Overmyer and Charity Overmyer, all of Mattoon; two nephews, Spencer Smith and Preston Smith, both of Mattoon; and her grandparents, Lloyd and Ruth Overmyer of Rotunda West, Florida. She was preceded in death by one cousin, her grandparents, Robert and Ruth Drummond, and departed this life together with her mother, Sally Louise Overmyer. Abby was currently completing coursework at home in her Junior year of High School. She was a member of the Bible Baptist Church in Mattoon, the Bible Baptist Youth Group and the Choir. She enjoyed spending her leisure time making necklaces for family and friends, watching Illini basketball on television, babysitting for her nephews, scrapbooking and camping with her family. Memorial gifts in her honor may be made to her family for her nephews, Spencer and Preston. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.jg-tc.com and click on obituaries.

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Published by Journal Gazette & Times-Courier on May 25, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Abby Overmyer

14 Entries

friends from consolidated

July 2, 2004

this is from friends at consolidated we are sorry for the lost of two great people.there are in a better place now, and they can watch over you with the angels. deepest thoughts and prayers to the family an friends for the lost they will not be forgotten..

Lauren Byrnes

May 29, 2004

I am deeply saddened by the loss of these two incredible people. In the time that I got to spend with both Abby and Sally, they displayed to me just how loving, caring, and inspiring they are to everyone. My heart goes out to all the family and friends, and me along with my entire congregation will keep you in our prayers.

Amanda Sowers (Cobb)

May 28, 2004

I am so sorry about your loss. Abby had the kind of smile that could light up the room. If you had a bad day you still couldn't help but smile at seeing Abby's smile. She is in a better place now, and also in our hearts. You will always be in our prayers.

Misty (Basham) Douglas

May 28, 2004

My heart is saddened by the loss of Abby and her wonderful mother, Sally. I will never forget Abby's beautiful smile while passing the offeratory plate at church. My family's prayers are with your family in this time of sorrow. We are also praying that Shelley makes a full recovery here soon. Love and prayers,

Misty, Tony and Brenten Douglas

angela edwards

May 27, 2004

Mark (and daughters), Polly, Jim, Ernie-I can't seem to find the words to express how deeply saddened I am by the passing of Abby and Sally...Many people have been touched in their lives by them, I will remember you in my prayers daily...

Erin Scott-Brozenec

May 26, 2004

To Mark, the Girls, Family, and Friends:

I was so deeply shocked and saddened at your sudden loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Peace be with you.

Stacy Stuart

May 26, 2004

Abby will be missed. She was my 2nd cousin and always willing to help with a smile.

Ashley Hunter

May 26, 2004

I am sorry to hear about your loss. I hope you all are doing well and you are in my prayers.

Gene Evans

May 26, 2004

Mark and family, I was shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. You and yours are in my prayers.

cathy plummer,veloza

May 26, 2004

i was sadden to hear of your love ones passing,but just remember they to are with god and there is lots of happiness because i am sure they brung happiness to all that knew them,you are in my prays cathy plummer veloza

Micky, Lisa, Savanna, Ross, and Mykala Reynolds

May 25, 2004

We love you all and are praying for you. Sally and Abby have touched our lives and so have all of you. We will never forget them. You are forever in our prayers. Love you all!

Jennifer Guillory

May 25, 2004

Our deepest sympathies to the family and to Great Aunt Ruth and Great Uncle Lloyd.

From the grandchildren and great grandchildren of Joe and Margaret Tempel - Allen and Jennifer Tempel Guillory and Katie and Zachary

James and Sylvia Tempel and Ashlee and Amber

Michael and Kim Tempel and Rachel

Heidi Ward

May 25, 2004

Time stoped when I got the news that you and your dear mother had passed on. I was counting the days until I saw your family this summer. My heart goes out to all who grieve and I will cherish your memory forever. - 2nd cousin.

Debbie Plummer Fields

May 25, 2004

Our sincere sympathy--Debbie, Sarah, & Scott

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