Carolyn Meyer Overton

Carolyn Meyer Overton, affectionately known as Nana, died at home peacefully on June 7,2012 surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Smythe Meyer and Annie Sandeford Meyer. Her loving husband of 55 years, J. Buck Overton, predeceased her in 1995. She was also predeceased by a brother, Samuel S. Meyer, Jr., and sisters Rosa Moore Smith, Annie Roy Bone, Sue M. Brockett, and son-in - law, Steven R. Daughety. She is survived by her children; Ann Overton Winstead and husband Billy, J. Bucky Overton, and wife Deanie of Rocky Mount, Elizabeth Overton Robbins and husband Robbie, and Sue Overton Daughety of Nashville, NC; Seven grandchildren, Ashley Overton Boone and husband Fred of Raleigh, Kimberly Overton Smith and husband Craig of Morehead City, Christopher O. Robbins and wife Kelly, Kristin Winstead Jeffries and husband Shawn of Greenville, NC, Caroline Daughety Adkins and husband Bobby of Enfield, Thomas Calvin Robbins IV of Denver, CO and Steven R. Daughety, Jr. of Burlington, NC. She is also survived by her ten great-grand children Darby and Peyton Robbins; Abigail, Casey, Griffin and Gretchen Boone; Madison, Annabelle and Landyn Adkins; and Julia Smith, and her precious miniature dachshund, Cocoa. The family would like to send a special thank you to caregivers Barbara Clarke, Anne Garner, Margaret Bass, Angela Isles, Edna Dickens, and Megan Webb; Lynn Bradshaw of Nash Hospice, Dr. P. Bondy, BWC; Dr. A. Reddy and staff at Wake Medical Center. Stoney Creek Fire and Rescue held a very special place in her heart as she and her husband Buck helped found the organization in 1956. Carolyn and her husband Buck owned and operated Overton's BBQ in Rocky Mount and a restaurant in Jamesville for 40 years. She was a charter member of Lakeside Baptist Church where she was an active member until her death. After retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her family at her home in Atlantic Beach. Nana will be greatly missed by her family, and anyone whose lives she touched. As she was so fond of saying, "I'm not asleep, just resting my eyes". The family will receive friends 7:00pm to 8:30pm Saturday, June 09, 2012 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A service to remember Carolyn will be held at 3:00pm Sunday, June 10, 2012 at Lakeside Baptist Church with Dr. Jody Wright officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Lakeside Baptist Church, 1501 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804 or Stoney Creek Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7987, Rocky Mount NC 27804. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Saturday 6/9, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Service Lakeside Baptist Church 1501 Sunset Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-446-0126 --> | Sunday 6/10, 3:00 pm Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804