Edith Overton Obituary
Edith Jean Overton, age 90, of Dickson, TN passed away Monday, December 26, 2022, at Dickson Health & Rehab. She was born May 30, 1932, in Dickson, TN, to the late Basil and Florence Brown Lankford. Mrs. Overton was a member of the Walnut Street Church of Christ.
Visitation: will be held from 1-3 p.m. Friday, December 30, 2022, at the Spann Funeral Home.
Memorial Service: for Mrs. Overton will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, December 30, 2022, at the Spann Funeral Home.
Survived by:
Son:
Steven Overton (Judy) of Murfreesboro, TN
Daughter:
Evelynn Kerby (Jesse) of Dickson, TN
Brother:
Gilbert Lankford (Melba) of Dickson, TN
Grandchildren:
BJ Blaylock, Johnny Walker, Emily Eising, Blake Overton, Quentin Overton, Austin Overton, Jeremy Davis, Chris Davis, Sarah Davis
Family Member:
Norman Davis
Brother-in-law:
Walter Crafton of Dickson, TN
She was also survived by many loving great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by:
Parents: Basil and Florence Brown Lankford
Daughter: Luanne Overton
Sisters: Ann Crafton and Evelyn Hinton
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1961 Hwy 48 North, Dickson, TN 37055
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