Doris Ruth Overby

Ms. Doris Ruth Overby, 70, of Chase City, VA entered eternal rest on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at her residence.

Ms. Overby was born November 19, 1953 in Buffalo Junction, VA to the late James Elijah Overby, Sr. and Joan Winfield Overby. She received her primary education in the Peekskill City Schools and joined Mount Olivet Baptist Church in Peekskill, NY. She had a long career as a customer service representative at Verizon Communications in New York, NY. After retirement, she relocated back to Virginia and became active in beekeeping and joined the Mecklenburg County Democratic party serving as the secretary until her passing. She was a lover of New York sports teams, namely her beloved Yankees and Knicks.

In addition to her parents, Ms. Overby was preceded in death by her sister, Charlye and brother, Thomas.

She leaves to cherish her memories one daughter, Cybele Radcliff (Rodney); son, Julian Williams; grandchildren, Royal-Elijah, Reign Elisha and Morgan; three brothers, James (Carol), Edward (Wendy) and Darryl; six sisters, Barbara Winston, Betty Overby, Jerry Carter (James), Enolia Gibbs (Larry), Gail Wilson (Ronald) and Audrey Overby, and a vast number of other loving relatives and caring friends.

Funeral services for Ms. Doris Ruth Overby will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Friday, January 12, 2024 at the chapel of C. H. Harris Funeral Home, Buffalo Junction, VA with Rev. Michael Jackson, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Matthew Baptist Church Cemetery, Clarksville, VA. Public viewing will begin on Friday from 1:00 until 1:45 P.M.

Arrangements are by C. H. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Clarksville, VA.