Carolyn A Overton

Carolyn Averette Overton 80, a lifetime resident of Granville County, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC.

A native of Granville County, she was the daughter of the late Russell Averette and Lillie Lee Longmire Averette. She was the widow of Roger L. Overton Sr.

Carolyn was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and retired from Polk Youth Institution in 2004.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 12:00 noon, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Chruch. Conducted by Rev. David Herman and Rev. Roger Overton Jr. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Gardens.

Surviving are a son, Michael Todd Cash (Debbie) of Clayton, NC; one granddaughter, Makenzie E. Cash; a step-daughter, Robin Lewis of Virginia Beach, VA; two step-sons, Roger Lee Overton Jr (Jill) of Gastonia, NC and Robert Overton (Kristy) of Spartanburg, SC; eight step-grandchildren; one sister, Sarah A. Mangum; of Creedmoor, NC; four nephews and nieces; as well as many cousins and extended family members. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Willie E. "Pete" Averette and Lenward Averette.

The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

Arrangements are by Sossamon Funeral Home of Creedmoor. Online condolences may be made at www.sossamonfuneralhome.com.