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Obituary of Reba Elizabeth Overby Beasley

REBA ELIZABETH OVERLY BEASLEY

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - February 1, 1998

 Mrs. Reba Elizabeth Overby Beasley, 68, a resident of Branchville, Va., died Friday Jan. 30, 1998, in Southampton Memorial Hospital, Franklin. 
A lifelong resident of Southampton County, she was predeceased by her parents, Robert C. and Nellie Beale Overby; sisters, Eva Beale and Virginia House; brothers, Collis C. Overby, Russell Overby, Rudolph Overby and Clinton Overby. She retired in 1983 after 37 years with the U.S. Postal Service, Branchville office, where she had served as clerk, officer-in-charge, postmaster and postmaster trainer. She was a member of the Branchville United Methodist Church, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Branchville Fire Department, a member of the National Association of Postmasters, past president of Virginia Chapter of the National Association of Postmasters - Retired, and she had helped found and was a member of the Cancer Support Group of Boykins. She was a 1947 graduate of Boykins High School. 
She is survived by her husband, Clay William Beasley; four brothers, Larry B. Overby of Franklin, Linwood H. Overby of Raleigh, N.C., Herman ''Kyser'' Overby of Branchville, Alton H. Overby of Boykins; nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews; and a large extended family and a host of friends. 
A graveside service will be held in Beechwood Cemetery, Boykins, at 3:30 p.m. today by the Rev. Thomas H. Caulkins. The family and pallbearers will assemble at Purviance Funeral Home, Boykins, at 2:30 p.m. for the procession to the cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Branchville Community Center, c/o Diane Umphlett, Branchville, Va. 23828. 
Edition: FINAL
Page: B7
Copyright (c) 1998 The Virginian-Pilot


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––– Narrative Summary of the Obituary –––

Reba Elizabeth Overby Beasley, 68, of Branchville, died 30 Jan 1998 in Southampton Memorial Hospital, Franklin. She retired in 1983 after 37 years with the U.S. Postal Service and was active in church and community organizations.

A graveside service was held 1 Feb 1998 at Beechwood Cemetery, Boykins, officiated by the Rev. Thomas H. Caulkins. Burial was in Beechwood Cemetery, Boykins.

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REBA ELIZABETH OVERLY BEASLEY

Mrs. Reba Elizabeth Overby Beasley, 68, a resident of Branchville, Va., died Friday Jan. 30, 1998 [30 January 1998], in Southampton Memorial Hospital, Franklin.

A lifelong resident of Southampton County, she was predeceased by her parents, Robert C. and Nellie Beale Overby; sisters, Eva Beale and Virginia House; brothers, Collis C. Overby, Russell Overby, Rudolph Overby and Clinton Overby. She retired in 1983 after 37 years with the U.S. Postal Service, Branchville office, where she had served as clerk, officer-in-charge, postmaster and postmaster trainer. She was a member of the Branchville United Methodist Church, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Branchville Fire Department, a member of the National Association of Postmasters, past president of Virginia Chapter of the National Association of Postmasters - Retired, and she had helped found and was a member of the Cancer Support Group of Boykins. She was a 1947 graduate of Boykins High School.

She is survived by her husband, Clay William Beasley; four brothers, Larry B. Overby of Franklin, Linwood H. Overby of Raleigh, N.C., Herman "Kyser" Overby of Branchville, Alton H. Overby of Boykins; nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews; and a large extended family and a host of friends.

A graveside service will be held in Beechwood Cemetery, Boykins, at 3:30 p.m. today [1 February 1998] by the Rev. Thomas H. Caulkins. The family and pallbearers will assemble at Purviance Funeral Home, Boykins, at 2:30 p.m. for the procession to the cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Branchville Community Center, c/o Diane Umphlett, Branchville, Va. 23828.

––– Vital Statistics –––

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| Name  | Reba Elizabeth Overby Beasley                            |
| Age   | 68                                                       |
| Birth | 1929 (estimated)                                         |
| Death | 30 January 1998; Southampton Memorial Hospital, Franklin |
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| Name                          | Relationship          | Residence        |
| Reba Elizabeth Overby Beasley | Decedent              | Branchville, Va. |
| Clay William Beasley          | Husband               | Not stated       |
| Robert C. Overby              | Father (predeceased)  | Not stated       |
| Nellie Beale Overby           | Mother (predeceased)  | Not stated       |
| Eva Beale                     | Sister (predeceased)  | Not stated       |
| Virginia House                | Sister (predeceased)  | Not stated       |
| Collis C. Overby              | Brother (predeceased) | Not stated       |
| Russell Overby                | Brother (predeceased) | Not stated       |
| Rudolph Overby                | Brother (predeceased) | Not stated       |
| Clinton Overby                | Brother (predeceased) | Not stated       |
| Larry B. Overby               | Brother               | Franklin         |
| Linwood H. Overby             | Brother               | Raleigh, N.C.    |
| Herman "Kyser" Overby         | Brother               | Branchville      |
| Alton H. Overby               | Brother               | Boykins          |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
| Location | Norfolk, VA          |
| Name     | Virginian-Pilot, The |
| Date     | 1 February 1998      |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Page     | B7                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Retired in 1983 after 37 years with the U.S. Postal Service, Branchville office
• Served as clerk, officer-in-charge, postmaster and postmaster trainer
• Member of Branchville United Methodist Church
• Member of Ladies Auxiliary of the Branchville Fire Department
• Member of National Association of Postmasters
• Past president of Virginia Chapter of the National Association of Postmasters - Retired
• Helped found the Cancer Support Group of Boykins
• 1947 graduate of Boykins High School
• Birth name was Reba Elizabeth Overby


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