Ruth Evelyn Whisman Overton Obituary (1928

Let Us Pause To Honor the Memory of Mrs. Ruth Evelyn Whisman Overton Mrs. Ruth Evelyn Whisman Overton, age 92, of Milton, Kentucky entered this life on April 23, 1928 in Osgood (Ripley County), Indiana. She was the loving daughter of Hiram Lee and Elizabeth Chambers Whisman. She was raised near Friendship and attended school there. On February 26, 1959, she was united in marriage to James Douglas Overton, a 6th generation farmer in Trimble County. She and her late husband farmed 1,600 acres in Trimble County. She had owned and operated the Milton Dairy Queen, Prestonville Dairy Queen and Milton Plaza General Store. She was a faithful member of the Mt. Byrd Christian Church as long as her health permitted and enjoyed attending the Black and Gold. She and Jim enjoyed boating, traveling, dancing, socializing and being on their farm. If UK basketball was playing, they were watching. They also held membership in the Cattleman's Association of Kentucky. She enjoyed her time serving on the board of directors for the Diary Queen Company. Ruth was happiest when her family was home and she would cook them a delicious meal. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren brought much joy to her life. Ruth enjoyed dabbling in antiques and tending to her booths in area antique malls. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother. Ruth died on Thursday, October 29, 2020, at 3:22 p.m. at her home in Milton, Kentucky. Please Click Here to View the Video Tribute Please Click Here to View the Funeral Service Recording A LOVING FAMILY Ruth will be missed by her loving daughter, Jodena "Jodi" Cook and her husband, Sunny of Vine Grove, Kentucky; her step sons, Mark Overton of Madison, Indiana, Keith Overton of Milton, Kentucky; her grandchildren, Jamie Overton (Beth), Troy "T.J." Overton, Mark Overton (Andrea), Tim Overton Taylor, John Darren Taylor (Natasha), and Sarah Beth Taylor; her great grandchildren, Collin, Morgan, Emma, Bailey, Jenna, Serenity, James, Charlotte, Gage, Ella and Beckham; her sister in law, Mary Jane Garrett of Madison, Indiana; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her father, Hiram Lee Whisman, died May 8, 1957, her mother, Elizabeth Chambers Whisman, died November 5, 1962, her beloved husband of 56 years, James Douglas Overton, died March 12, 2015, her daughter in law, Ann Overton, died July 2, 2020, her great granddaughter, Trinity Grace Overton, died April 8, 2005, her brothers, Jeff Donald Whisman, died September 14, 2003, James Davis Whisman, died November 24, 1994, John B. Whisman, died June 2, 1937, William Robert Whisman, died August 22, 1951, Elisha Whisman, died June 6, 1981, Lee Whisman, died in 1917, Charles Reed Whisman, died April 23, 1990, and Hiram Frank Whisman, died July 5, 1981, her sisters, Frances Rose, died August 30, 1920, Martha Anna Russell, died February 16, 1969, Lula Hollon, died March 23, 1992, Alice Elizabeth Brewer, died May 18, 1995, Gladys Miller Polley, died June 17, 1987, Emma Elizabeth Huntington, died May 10, 1998, Gracie Maurice Trader Carter Sanders, died December 21, 2008, Bertie Blanche Campbell, died November 2, 2017, and Eula Mae Busteed, died May 20, 1995, her nephew whom she was very close to, Carl E. Trader died May 22, 2015. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, November 5, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., by Bro. Aaron Snelling at the Mt. Byrd Christian Church, 92 Peck Pike in Milton, Kentucky. Interment will follow in the Moffett Cemetery in Milton, Kentucky. VISITATION Friends may visit Thursday from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Mt. Byrd Christian Church, 92 Peck Pike in Milton, Kentucky. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Byrd Christian Church or the Alzheimer's Association. Cards are available at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centres of Madison and Hanover or at the church. Online condolences, remembrances and memorials can be left at, www.morgan-nay.com Make An Online Memorial Donation To send a flower arrangement in memory of Ruth Evelyn Whisman Overton, please click here to visit our sympathy store.