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Elizabeth (Libby) Elaine Overbey passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 2:22 A.M. at the age of 89.
She was a longtime resident of Benton, IL and a member of the First Baptist Church in Benton.
She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Chapin Overbey, daughter Linda Sue Overbey-Chandler and 3 grandsons.
Mrs. Overbey is survived by 4 daughters, Joyce Ann Overbey-Cooper, Carol Arlene Overbey, Paula Gail Overbey and Diann Elaine Overbey-Brady, all of Benton. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 11th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Rev. Jim Jenkel, the Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Benton officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Saturday at the funeral home.
She is loved by many & will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com
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