Beverly Jo Wisdom Overbeck “Granny”
Beverly Jo Wisdom Overbeck “Granny,” age 93, passed away on October 31, 2024. Beverly was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, and then moved to Galveston at the age of 9. Throughout her life she lived in many parts of Texas from Lubbock to Spring to Pearland, but her heart would always remain in Galveston where she said she was the happiest. She married the love of her life, Max Carl Overbeck “Mickey” at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Galveston, Texas on December 18, 1948. Their love created a family of which they had 6 kids, 3 boys and 3 girls. Their growing family ended up being the highlight of her life which gave her 11 grandkids, 22 great grandkids, and 1 great-great grandchild. Most would remember Granny for her amazing cooking of which she loved to spend time in the kitchen. She would bake for days on end every Christmas giving you her delicious fudge, cookies, divinity, candies, cakes, pies, and most loved carrot cake. She amazed us with her memory even at the age of 93. Beverly could strike up a conversation with anyone and could recall that same conversation from memory 20 years later. She was a friend to all and loved by even more.
Beverly is preceded in death by Mother, Marie Allen Karger; Husband, Max Carl Overbeck; Daughter, Maxine Stark; Son, Donald Overbeck; and Daughter, Janet Courtney.
She is survived by Son in law, Michael Stark; Daughter, Kay Crouch and husband Alton; Daughter-in-law, Linda Overbeck; Sons, Jody Overbeck and wife Sherry and Douglas Overbeck and wife Denise; Granddaughter, Alicia Guel and husband Jesse; Granddaughter Stacey Stark; Grandson Scott Smith and wife Irma; Granddaughter Lindsi Pantuso and husband Billy; Grandson, Zachary Stark and wife Elaine; Granddaughter Laci Machen and husband Michael; Granddaughter, Kristen Nestor and husband Brent; Grandson, Mitchell Overbeck and wife Melissa; Granddaughter Jenna Jamison and husband Austin; Grandson, Kyle Overbeck and wife Ashley; and Granddaughter, and Madison Brown and husband Walker..
She also survived by her most cherished loves her Great Grandchildren Matthew, Sydney, Bayleigh, Emmaleigh, Libbi, Faith, Kyleigh, William, Paisley, Monroe, Wyatt, Katie, Kaden, Brooklyn, Lincoln, Sophie, Henley, Kori, Rylan, Collins, Jake and step grand-daughter Cassidy.
Beverly is blessed to be survived by one Great-Great Grandchild Liam.
The family would like to thank everyone at First Choice Hospice in Huntsville for giving excellent care and love to our Granny.
Viewing and Rosary will be held at Crowder Funeral Home, Dickinson Texas on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 5:00 – 7:00PM, Rosary at 7:00PM.
Mass and Funeral services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Wednesday November 6, 2024 at 10:00AM. Burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery.
I am so sorry for your loss .I’ll be praying for you love Cheryl overbeck eskew
I will miss you granny