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Wilma Overton Obituary
Wilma was a life-long resident of Coalfield, TN. She had a strong work ethic and was employed at Union Carbide, Roane Hosiery, and finally retired from Martin Marietta. Wilma was active in Mt. Carmel Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the Coalfield Senior Citizens Center.
Wilma never met a stranger, and loved to make people laugh. She would ask people to guess her age and would cackle when they got it wrong! She was proud that she didn't look 97 years old. She would leave people with “I'm glad you got to see me.�
Wilma was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Donna Gail Smith; brother, TJ Wormsley; sisters, Bonnie Tabb and Elanora Johnson; brothers-in-law, Henderson Tabb and Winifred Johnson; son-in-law, Robby Stewart; and granddaughter-in-law, Laura (Conlon) Stewart.
Wilma is survived by daughters, Teena Stewart and Twanda Overton; sister, Barbara (Don) Byrd; grandchildren, David Stewart and Susan (Keith) Ringley; mammaw great to, Zach (Bree) Stewart, Dylan Stewart and Lindsey Maston; and great-great grandson, Zeke Stewart. She leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family would like to thank Quality Private Duty of Wartburg, her caregivers Sophia, Robyn and Ashley.
She enjoyed her friendships with Mary Ellen Crowe, Norma Reynolds, Mitzi Cupp and her special bond with Mike Graham.
Funeral service was held on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at Mt. Carmel Cumberland Presbyterian Church officiated by Rev. Donn Winn with interment in the Estes Cemetery in Coalfield.
Jackson Funeral Home has proudly served the family.
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