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Janet Bowen "Lucy" Overton

Janet Overton Obituary

OVERTON, JANET "LUCY" BOWEN (Age 56)

On Friday evening, January 30, 2004, LUCY OVERTON passed away. Lucy was born August 4, 1947 in Ocala, FL and went on to graduate from Forest High School and Florida State University where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority and the Flying High Circus. She went on to marry John C. Overton on November 27, 1971. She is survived by her husband, Jack; her sons, John and Brantley; her daughter-in-law, Lori; her granddaughter, Reagan Lucille and her grandson on the way; her brothers, William F., Hunter, and Bill; numerous nieces, nephews and brothers and sisters-in-law. She was a member of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, a devoted Navy wife and mother and a pure symbol of love to family and friends. Family will receive friends on Sunday, February 1, 2004 from 3 to 5 p.m. and a memorial service will be held Monday, February 2, 2004 at 1 p.m. with a reception to follow at Church of the Good Shepherd 9350 Braddock Rd., Burke, VA. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Life with Cancer, Inova Fairfax Hospital, 3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church, VA 22042-3300 or International Myeloma Foundation, 2120 Stanley Hills Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90046. Her life was a loving tribute to our Lord Jesus Christ and she will forever live in the hearts of all whose lives she touched.

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Published by The Washington Post from Feb. 1 to Feb. 2, 2004.

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Tom & Brenda Huffine

February 6, 2004

Captain Overton

Brenda and I are deeply sadden to hear of your lose. Your wife was a wonderful leader to all the wives in the Flatley wardroom. It was a privilege to have known her and the support she gave all of us that served in Flatley.

CWO4 Tom & Mrs Brenda Huffine

Chip Abernathy

February 4, 2004

Jack, It was with great sadness that I read of Lucy's death in the Times Union on line. Susan and I wish that we were closer so that we could come to Ocala for the service. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. It's been a long, long time since we've had a visit. Please look us up if you are ever near Atlanta. I was thinking of you the other day when I was telling someone about how you used to beat me like a drum on every board game known to man. I've gotten no better over time!!

Tony Colavecchio

February 3, 2004

Our deepest condolences. We are very sorry for your loss. Catherine and I are always here for anything you need.



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