Lavenia L. Overcast, age 86 of Cottage Grove, TN passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in Cincinnati, OH. Her funeral service will be Tuesday, March 14th at 11:00 AM at McEvoy Funeral Home, 507 W. Washington Street in Paris, TN 38242 with her son, Frank Overcast officiating. A private family burial will follow. Visitation with the family will be from 10:00-11:00 AM Tuesday, March 14th at McEvoy Funeral Home prior to the service.
Allie Lavenia Overcast was born July 14, 1936, in Crockett, TN to the late John E. Lewis and the late Marie Simmons Lewis. On January 1, 1958, she married Daniel Overcast and he preceded her in death on November 5, 1996.
Mrs. Overcast graduated from Beech Bluff High School and she was a member of Cottage Grove Church of Christ. She was most content when she was sharing time and laughter with her sisters, brother, sons, and grandchildren. She loved deeply with compassion, patience, and forgiveness.
Mrs. Overcast is survived by two sons: Alfred Gerald Overcast of Easley, SC and Franklin Lewis (Joni) Overcast of Cincinnati, OH; three grandchildren: Wynton Overcast (Sydney), Macon Overcast, and Ellory Overcast; and cherished nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Besides her parents and husband, Lavenia was also preceded in death by three sisters: Ruth Harris, Winnie Moore, and Evelyn McCord; and a brother, John F. Lewis.
Visitation
McEvoy Funeral Home
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
507 W. Washington St.
Paris, Tennessee 38242
Funeral Service
McEvoy Funeral Home
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
11:00 AM
507 W. Washington St.
Paris, Tennessee 38242