Emmalene Gilley Overby Obituary
We bid farewell to Emmalene Gilley Overby (Magee, Mississippi), born in Grand Ridge, Florida, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 18, 2025 at the age of 90. Emmalene touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Durwood A. M. Overby; her parents, Paul Gilley and Ernestine Weddington; her grandson Roy Hill; her great grandchild Emily Griffin; and her siblings, Willey Paul, Thomas Earl, Jessie, Ann, Ruth, Christine, Wylene and Arthur Lee.
She is survived by: her children, Kenneth Ray Overby (Judy) of Sneads, FL, Joyce Runnels of Pulaski, Earnestine Parker of Morton, Durlene Overby of Homewood and Alene Stuart of Pulaski; her siblings, Ernest, Jimmy, Jack and Helen; her grandchildren, Samantha, Lynn, Andrew, Kimberly, Kenneth, Bruce, Christina, Francis, Gary, Hope, Paula, Virgil (VJ), Matthew, Christopher, Paralee, Pauline, Judd and Anashasia; and her sons-in-law, Ricky Runnels and Clyde Parker. She is also survived by 29 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
