Carol Joann Overley

Carol Joann Overley was born on January 3, 1953 in El Dorado, Kansas; the daughter of Raymond L. and Luma Dean (Brown) Day. She was a graduate of Circle High School Class of 1971 and achieved her associate’s degree from Butler Community College. Carol was crowned homecoming queen while attending Butler. She worked as an executive assistant at a few institutions over the years. Her most memorable places of work were Walnut Valley Bank, GMM, Inc and Andover State Bank. While working at Walnut Valley Bank, Carol met Jerry Overley. She was united in marriage to Jerry on May 24, 1980. Her greatest joy in life was her family which includes her sons, Travis Overley of Wichita and Brad Overley of El Dorado; granddaughter, Lauren Overley of El Dorado; mother, Luma Dean Day; siblings, Cheryl (Gary) Nace, Ray Day and Celia (Mark) Ralston; special cousin, Cindy Saunders; and numerous nieces and nephews. Carol passed away on April 25, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her father, Raymond Day and husband, Jerry Overley. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at Carlson Colonial Chapel at 1:00 PM. Burial will follow at Hamilton Cemetery in Hamilton, Kansas at 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be directed to Shepherd’s Chapel, PO Box 416, Gravette, AR 72736. Please sign her online guestbook at www.carlsonkirbymorris.com