Lucy Light Overby

Lucy Light Overby, 94, passed away Wednesday morning, March 12, 2014, at Eden Estates.

A funeral service will be held at 3 PM on Monday, March 17, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Overlook Cemetery.

Mrs. Overby was born July 22, 1919 in Rockingham County, NC, daughter of the late Plato C. and Pearl Biggs Light. She was married to John Henry Overby, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by a son, Anthony John "Butch" Overby of Eden; two daughters, Joan Hall and husband, Roger of Summerfield, and Glenda Thompson and husband, Harold, of Forest, VA; two grandsons, Jeff Hall and wife, Terri of Summerfield and Kevin Thompson of Richmond, VA; a granddaughter, Maria Thompson Loos and husband, Karl of Rustburg, VA; three great-granddaughters, Kristy Hall of Summerfield, and Eva and Wesleigh Loos of Rustburg, VA; and a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Sylvia Kay Overby; brothers, John, Bill, Roy, Bob, Raymond, and Diamond Light; and a sister, Geneva Stanley.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Monday (2 - 3 PM), at Fair Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to North Spray Christian Church, 521 Washburn Ave., Eden, NC 27288; or to Disabled American Veterans, 525 NC Hwy 65, Suite 210, Reidsville, NC 27320.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com