Audrey "Lynn" Schwartz Overby

Audrey “Lynn” Schwartz Overby, 64, of Ruffin passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023, at UNC Health Rockingham. After a courageous battle with cancer, she went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

A funeral service will be held at 11am Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Happy Home Church, 6941 NC 700, Ruffin, NC 27326, with Pastor Jerry Lankford officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 8, 2023 from 5-7pm at Fair Funeral Home in Eden.

Lynn was born December 10, 1958, in Rockingham County, NC, to the late James Richard Schwartz and Naomi Murphy Schwartz. Lynn was a member of Mayfield Baptist Church in Ruffin. She worked as a deli manager at Food Lion. For most of her life, Lynn was a homemaker, caring for and raising her family. She loved her family, spending time with her grandchildren, and just laughing and living life.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Robby Overby (Catrina) of Ruffin, Misty Blakely (Preston) of Ruffin; sister, Lisa Denny of Eden; sisters-in-law, Gail Gibbs, Vicky Overby, Karen Johnson; grandchildren, Cameron Overby, Katelyn Overby, Robby Overby, Jr., Kendall Moore, Noah Moore, Gunnar Blakely, Madelyn Blakely, Dakoda Blakely, Colton Blakely; great-grandchildren, Scarlett and Harmony; special nephew, Bobby Overby; special niece, Kitty Cannon; numerous other nieces and nephews; special cousins, Pilot Murphy, Debbie Diffenauer, Linda Hill, Wanda Kelly; special friends, Laverne Lancaster, Gail Martin.

In addition to her parents, Lynn is preceded in death by her husband, Ricky Overby, and brother, Jimmy Schwartz.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com.