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Lois Overholt Obituary
GOMER — Lois Ruth Overholt, 88, of Gomer and formerly of Spencerville, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, February 12, 2019 at the Vancrest Care Center in Delphos, with her family at her side.
She was born October 13, 1930 in Blue Creek Twp., Paulding County, a daughter of the late John Theodore "Ted" and Opal Elva Fox Evans. On August 26, 1950 she married Robert E. "Bob" Overholt, who died June 27, 2016.
Surviving are her sons; Dennis E. Overholt of Grove City, Ohio and R. Brian Overholt of Gomer; five grandchildren; Brady (Allison) Overholt of Elida; Kayla (Andy) Wita of Elida; Jaden (Hillary) Overholt and Riley Overholt, both of Gomer and John Michael Overholt of Grove City and ten great grandchildren.
Lois was preceded in death by her daughters-in-law; Katherine Y. Overholt and Sharon K. Overholt and all her siblings; Infant Wanda Evans, Donald (Billie Jo) Evans, Carol (Larry) Cozad, infant Phillip Evans and Gloria (Lorenzo) Hernandez.
She was a 1948 graduate of Van Wert High School and worked six years at Central Insurance in Van Wert and later worked in management at K-Mart on Allentown Road in Lima.
She was a member of the Elida Immanuel Church and its "Win-a-Person" Sunday School class and the Bowersock Bros. VFW Post 6772 Auxiliary of Spencerville and the Hocking County Genealogy Society.
Funeral services will be 11 AM Friday in the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville with Pastor Bruce Tumblin officiating. Burial will follow in the Spencerville Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4 until 8 PM Thursday and after 10 AM Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Elida Immanuel Church.
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Brenda Harper-Riggenbach
February 17, 2019
My sympathy to the entire Overholt family. My mother (Marietta Zielke Harper) cherished their friendship and spoke of Lois often. Lois was a very kind and caring person and will be missed.
Patti and Brian Stoller
February 15, 2019
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother! She was a good friend of my mother Marietta (Zielke) Harper, who passed away in November of 2012! Mom always enjoyed their visits! My sister and I spoke to her a few times by phone after mom's passing and after my brother Ron's passing in 2016 and dad's in 2017! Thinking of you and your family and keeping you in prayer!
John Crosina
February 15, 2019
My Condolences to all the Overholt Family.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Gary and Barb Overholt
February 14, 2019
Brian and Dennis,
So sorry to hear about Aunt Lois. She always had such a bright smile. We'll both miss her and Uncle Bob. We always enjoyed seeing them when we came back home.
February 14, 2019
Brian,
So sorry to hear about your mother, Tammy and I are praying for God's peace in the midst of your grief. Wish we could be there to give you a hug.
Bob & Tammy
Sam and Anna Mumma
February 14, 2019
Brian we are so sorry to hear about your mother. Sorry we can't be there for you but we will Keep you in our thoughts and prayers.. Hang in there buddy. We love you.
Sharon King
February 13, 2019
Fly High Lois
Sharon King
February 13, 2019
my thoughts and prayers to the family may God grant you peace. Lois was an amazing woman. She was there for me when we had our house fire and I lost my mother along with Carol, Larry and Don. I remain forever grateful for her genuine compassion. She will be deeply missed
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