Gene Harriet Overbeck Britt Obituary
The family announces the passing of Gene Harriet Overbeck Britt in Wilmington, North Carolina on August 23, 2026. Gene, born on January 16, 1933, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Gene will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Gene by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Gene is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Gene’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Edward Overbeck and Eugenia Harlan Overbeck. She is survived by: her siblings, Dorothy Overbeck Guggenheimer and Charles Edward Overbeck Jr.; her children, Charles Leslie Britt III (Sherri) and Eugenia Britt Quackenbush (Michael); her granddaughters, Jessica Marie Edwards (Tanner) and Kristen Kushwaha (Vikram); and her great grandchildren, Everly Edwards, Emerson Edwards and Jay Kushwaha. She is also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to PBS NC, or Franklin Square Gallery in Southport, NC, in her honor.
