Phyllis Jean Overly

Phyllis Jean Overly, 85, of Speedway Indiana passed away June 1, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born September 13, 1936, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She is survived by her older brother Ron Lehr; her 3 sons Ron (Carol) Overly, Mike (Lisa) Overly, Mark Overly (Michele Butler), as well as her 2 daughters Carole (Mike) House and DeeAnn (Fred) Niehaus. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Merrill Overly, her son Greg Overly, her twin brother Phillip (Jim) Lehr, and parents Agnes and Chester Lehr.

Left to cherish her memory are her beloved grandchildren Matthew and Ryan Overly, Chris and Eric Niehaus, Colton Overly, Kimberlee House, Kylee Overly; great-granddaughters Parker Overly, Kaden Overly, Brady and Camen Carrico, Chase Lahne; and niece Kimberly Lehr (Graham) Downing.

She was a loving, caring mother to everyone, the glue to our family. Her joy and positive energy will carry on with us through memories spent together. She loved cooking, baking, family celebrations, and caring for everyone even to her very last moment with us. Her fight with constant health issues taught us all to find our strength within. She taught us the importance of family, faith, love, and sacrifice.

She was a member of St. Christopher Church on West 16th Street.

Visitation is from 10:30 – 12:30 p.m. Tuesday June 7, 2022. The service will begin at 12:30 at Flanner Buchanan – Speedway at 2950 N. High School Road with graveside service to follow at Calvary Cemetery at 2:00 p.m.

Flowers are welcome and may be sent to Flanner Buchanan.