Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthDec 27, 1917, Rockingham County, North Carolina [281], [27187]
DeathFeb 1, 1978, Danville, Pittsylvania County, Virginia [3948], [281], [27187]
BurialReidlawn Cemetery, 1530 Barnes Street, Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina [281]
Spouses
BirthJan 8, 1922, Alamance County, North Carolina [18317], [27186]
DeathMar 10, 2014, Rockingham County, North Carolina [18317]
BurialReidlawn Cemetery, 1530 Barnes Street, Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina [18317]
MotherLydia Alma KECK (1894-1982)
MarriageMar 23, 1940, Martinsville, Henry County, Virginia [27186]
Obituary Online notes for Ida Ruth (Spouse 1)
3/11/2014

Ida Iseley “Biddie” Overby
 
 REIDSVILLE, N.C. — Ida Iseley “Biddie” Overby, 92, died Monday, March 10, 2014, at Annie Penn Hospital.
 
 Graveside services will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2014, in Reidlawn Cemetery.
 
 A native of Alamance County, she was a daughter of the late Clem Wade and Alma Keck Iseley and had lived in Reidsville most of her life.
 
 She, along with her late husband John Overby, founded and operated Short Sugar’s until her retirement. Mrs. Overby was a member of Greenwood Presbyterian Church, the Mamie Clack Circle at her church, the Garden Gate Garden Club and the Reidsville Women’s Club.
 
 She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and two sisters, Sara Stanfi eld and Ollie Mae Andrews
 
 Surviving are daughters, Leatrice O. Wilson and husband David of Leasburg, Carolyn O. Key and husband Kerry of Reidsville and Diane O. Gentry and husband Terry of Blowing Rock and Orlando, Fla.; sister, Lydia Berry and husband Jennings of Elon; brotherin-law, Vernon Andrews of Burlington; fi ve grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
 
 In keeping with Mrs. Overby’s wishes, there will be no formal visitation and memorials may be made to Greenwood Presbyterian Church, 618 Narrow Gauge Road, Reidsville, NC 27320 or the John A. Overby Scholarship, c/o RCC Foundation, P.O. Box 38, Wentworth, NC 27375.
 
 The family wishes to thank Dr. Fagan and his staff and also Deonne, Kim, and Bonnie for their love and care.
 
 Citty Funeral Home is assisting the Overby family.
 
 Online condolences may be made at www.cittyfh.com  [18317]
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