Jo Ellen Overturf, age 67, of Benton, passed away at 7:18 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin.
Jo Ellen was born on January 7, 1950 in Christopher, IL the daughter of Joseph Kearney and Margaret (Kirk) Kearney. She worked for many years as a housekeeper at Franklin Hospital and other healthcare facilities.
She enjoyed yard sales, spending time with her family, especially spending time with her grandchildren. Jo Ellen was a member of the Thompsonville Church of God.
She is survived by her four children: Mary Milam and husband Rick of Benton, IL, Edward Overturf and wife Tiona of Jonesboro, AR, Betty Cook and husband David of Benton, IL, Joseph Overturf of Jonesboro, AR; thirteen grandchildren: Ryan Milam, Erica Milam, Daniel Milam, Donovan Overturf, Dustyn Overturf, Chasity Overturf, Brandon Cook, Joseph Cook, Jacob Cook, Caitlyn Cook, Beth Reynolds, Joseph Overturf, Sidney Overturf; one great-grandchild; a sister Peggy Huffine and husband Roy of Thompsonville, IL, two brothers Jim Kearney of Benton, Joe Kearney and wife Leni of West Frankfort; and two nephews Taylor and Caleb Kearney.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 7, 2017 at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton with Pastor Brian Mixon officiating. Burial will be in the Knob Prairie Cemetery near Akin. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 7, 2017 at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family of Jo Ellen Overturf to assist with her funeral expenses, and will be accepted at the funeral home.
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Jo Ellen, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com
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