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Johnnetta Overton Obituary

Johnnetta Camille Overton, 17, of 3028 Gross Avenue, Wake Forest, NC, died on May 11, 2007.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 18, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at Poplar Springs Christian Church, Raleigh, NC.
She is survived by father, John Overton; mother, Angela Overton; brother, Aaron Overton; sisters, Erica and Kaleah; paternal grandparents, Peter and Cora Overton; maternal grandmother, Alice Mosley; and a host of uncles, aunts and cousins.
Burial will be private. Services are entrusted to C.E. Willie Funeral and Cremation Services, Pittsboro, NC and Sanford, NC.

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Published by The News & Observer on May 18, 2007.

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Wanda Dawson

May 22, 2007

John&Angela&Family
My deepest Sympathy in the loss of your love one,May God peace surrounds you and all in this time of sorrow.Hold on to his hand and when times seems hard and you feel you can't go on just put your arms around your shoulder and squeeze that's God holding you close and saying I Am Here with you, You are not alone.So family lift your eyes unto the hill, that's where your strength will come from.I will continue to keep the family uplift in my prayers.
Always
Wanda Dawson (Formerly CATO Co-Worker)

RONALD HILL

May 21, 2007

JOHN AND ANGELA MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FOR YOUR LOSS. JOHNNETTA CAN BE IN NO BETTER PLACE THAN SHE IS NOW.

Lynn Hall

May 18, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Thought I hadn't seen Johnetta since we were little girls, I will never forget her beautiful smile that could light up any room. May God comfort you and keep you. Love you guys.

Trisha Whelan

May 18, 2007

Dearest Angela and John, There are no words for your pain and sorrow over this great, great loss to you personally and to all those whose life Johnette has touched. My deepest prayers and love are with you now and though all the difficult days ahead. Please know that you are wonderful people, and parents and you have always been an example of how lovingly God works in our world. I am so sorry you have to bear this tragic loss and I hope that your faith will sustain you though it; along with all of those who love you. Trisha

Remontie Brown

May 18, 2007

The Overton Family,

My thoughts and prayers have been with since hearing of your tragic loss. May you find comfort in knowing that friends are thinking of you both far and near. Continue to look to God for strength through the days that lay ahead. God Bless You!

Remontie L. Brown
Love Faithfully Ministries
Leland, NC

Kay Nickelson

May 18, 2007

Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.

Your family is in my prayers.

Patricia Debnam

May 18, 2007

Angela,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through this difficult time.

Elder Priscilla Holden

May 18, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Donise Benton

May 18, 2007

Angela and John,

You have my heart-felt sympthony in your time of loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

Vivian Phinizy

May 18, 2007

John,Angela, and Children, our prayers are with you. Terry and Vivian Phinizy

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