Ethel I. Overbey , 79, of Lincoln passed away on January 23, 2018 at Symphony of Lincoln.
Ethel was born on April 9, 1938 in Elkhart, IL. the daughter of George Elwood and Virgie (Rhodes) Van Fossan. She married Jerry E. Overbey on October 4, 1958 in Lincoln, IL. He preceded her in death on December 30, 2012.
Ethel is survived by one daughter, Becky Boyer of Lincoln; one son, Jason (Pam) Overbey of Lincoln; seven grandchildren, Allen (Cindy) Boyer, Cory Boyer, Tosha Boyer, Teresa Overbey , Randy Overbey , Amy Jo Overbey and Caitlyn Sutton; ten great-grandchildren, Jessica (David Coers) Sizemore, Breanna (Brandon Brawdy) Simmons, Hanna Boyer, Milo Morrow, Raige Barger, Zach Barger, Kylie Boyer, Lexy Boyer, Aleigha Harp, and Carter Harp; great-great-grandchildren, Jude Coers, Xavier Campbell, and Liam Coers; seven sisters, Gladys Elkins, Margret Edwards, Jean Boyer, Sharon Follis, Rose Mary Musick , Helen Hoagland, and Laura Mae Molt; one brother, Claude Van Fossan all of Lincoln; She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, George and Loren; and one sister, Freda.
Ethel was a member of Lincoln Christian Church. A celebration of Ethel 's life will be held from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 4, 2018 at The Idle Hour in Lincoln, IL. Graveside services will be held on a later date. Memorials may be made in Ethel 's name to Beason Fire Dept.
Obituary from Lincoln (Illinois) Courier - 30 January 2018
Family Members
Parents
George Elwood Van Fossan
1900–1975
Virgie (Rhodes) Van Fossan
1910–2004
Spouse
Jerry E. Overbey
1939–2012 (m. 1958)
Siblings
Gladys Marie Van Fossan Elkins
1932–2020
Laura Mae Van Fossan Molt
1936–2020
Claude Elwood Van Fossan
1939–2021
