Verna M. Overton

June 12, 1929 - October 25, 2021

Verna M. Overton (nee Daniels) Passed away peacefully on Monday, October 25, 2021 at Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet, IL surrounded by family. Born in Tennessee the daughter of the late Dave and Ruby Daniels. Beloved wife of the late Jesse Overton; Loving mother of Terry (Maureen) Overton, Jesse (Mary Jane) Overton and Danny (Cyndy) Overton; Proud Grandmother of Amy Roehl, Brad (Julie) Overton, Stacy (Scott) Klee, Daniel Overton and Matthew (Jordan) Overton; Great grandmother of Mason Roehl, Christian and Devin Overton, Emma and Abigail Overton and Kayla and Kaylee Overton; Fond Step-grandmother of 4. Dear Sister of Lynn (the late Mary) Daniels, Dave (Joan) Daniels, John (Ruth Ann) Daniels, Jimmy (the late Sue) Daniels, O'Neil (Nancy) Daniels, Margaret (the late James) Stafford and Marie (the late Eugene) Cox; Loving and Special Aunt of many. Preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Etheridge, Bobby, R.D., Joe, Kenneth and Richard Daniels; her sisters, Alma Shires and Icye Travis; her grandson, Jamie Overton and grand daughter, Jessica Overton. Verna was a proud homemaker who loved caring for her family. She enjoyed gardening, quilting and embroidery. She will be dearly missed by all those who loved and knew her. Visitation for Verna M. Overton will be held on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at The Maple Funeral Home located at 24300 W. Ford Rd., Channahon. Interment Mumford Cemetery, Covington, Tennessee. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Lightways Hospice or St. Jude's Children's Hospital.