SOUTHPORT — Helen Dezern Overaker, age 78, of Southport, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025.
Mrs. Overaker was born December 20, 1946 in Durham, North Carolina, daughter of the late James R. Dezern and Norma Ray Dezern. She loved to garden and was an avid reader.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Larry S. Overaker; a daughter, Diane Renee Overaker; five grandchildren, Kari Overaker, David Overaker, Mark Overaker, Mallory Walker and husband Matthew, and Trevor Cecil and wife Holly; and two great-granddaughters, Bryanna Yarborough and Braylin Overaker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Robert Overaker; a granddaughter, Sara Overaker; and two sisters, Linda Kessler and Joan Terry.
A celebration of her life will be held at 2:30 pm, Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Friendly Hills Baptist Church, 2412 Lonnie Circle, Hillsborough, North Carolina, 27278.
