Janet Marie Overbey, born on August 25, 1941, in Vincennes, Indiana, was a beacon of warmth and love, embodying the spirit of Christmas all year round. Janet Overbey was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, great grandmother, and an adored sister and aunt. As Helen Keller once said, “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart,” and Janet’s heart was felt by all who knew her.
Janet’s life was one filled with love and devotion, her family being the cornerstone of her existence. She was a housewife by profession, a role she embraced with fervor and dedication. Janet and her late husband, Floyd “Lynn” Overbey, were inseparable and their love story was one for the ages. Her love for Elvis was legendary and her baking skills, especially during the Christmas season, were second to none. Her Christmas cookies and other festive treats were eagerly anticipated by family and friends alike. Janet’s spirit of giving was not limited to the holiday season, her generosity extended throughout the year and was a testimony to her loving heart.
Janet Overbey is survived by her daughter, Anita Lauder (Randy) and son, Brian Overbey (Sandra) and daughter, She was the beloved sister of Willard McGavic II (Connie), Thomas McGavic (Nancy), Virgil McGavic (Lisa), Mark Brown (Daisy) and Danny Brown (Merlie), and the cherished grandmother of Lyndsay Robbins, Paul Cary, Ashley Overbey-Sidwell and Jessica Overbey-Eiss; and 9 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard McGavic and Olive Brown, and her husband, Lynn Overbey.
Visitation will be held Friday, December 22, 2023 from 11:00 am- 12:00 pm. The funeral service will begin at 12:00 pm with Pastor Robin Overbey officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
In the words of author Leo Buscaglia, “Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” Janet Overbey’s life was a testament to this sentiment. Please join us in celebrating her beautiful life by sharing your memories and uploading photos to the memorial page.
