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Margaret Overton Obituary

OVERTON, MARGARET LOLA - age 88 of Powell passed away peacefully May 2, 2009. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Heiskell. Preceded in death by husband, Ralph Overton; brothers, R. L. and Oscar Thompson; and sister Ruth Sullivan. Survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Blondie Overton, Jack and Bobbie Overton, Billy and Doris Overton, John and Lori Overton, Ben and Bridgette Overton; daughters and son-in-law, Louise and Harry Lewis and Dolores Ferguson; 11 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; brother Virgil Thompson and sister Helen Bennington. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6-8 pm at Gentry-Griffey Chapel followed by the funeral service at 8 pm with Rev. Harold Ogle officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:15 am Wednesday at Lynch-Bethel Cemetery for a 10:30 am graveside service. Arrangements by Gentry-Griffey Chapel.

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from May 4 to May 5, 2009.

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Vicky Sue Russell

May 5, 2009

To My Loving Family,
I dearly loved Aunt Lola and sure will miss her so very much as will my daughters WE LOVE You and We will pray for the whole family Just Know that we love each of you Dooter, Benny, Deloris , Tina, Harold, Steve, Derek , Jim, Blondie, and I can't remember alot of the rest but please know that we love you all



Love to All,
Vicky Sue Russell, Kasey Christina Marie Lundy, Daryl Dannielle Hope Russell, Michael Thomas Clark

May 5, 2009

Billy and Family,

We're so very sorry for your loss...May God bless and embrace your family during this difficult time.

Patti Gladstone and Lori O'domirok

Lois Alston

May 5, 2009

David,
My husband and I wish to pass along our sympathy on the passing of your grandmother.

May 4, 2009

Billy and Doris - I love and appreciate your hospitality and my sincere sympathy on the passing of your mother. Linda Watt

Tina Ferguson

May 4, 2009

I Love you Mamaw. May God watch over you every day. I will miss you so very much. Love yur grandaughter

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