Barbara Horlock Overton

OVERTON, Barbara Horlock

Barbara Ann Overton, age 78, passed away on May 1st, in austin, Texas. She is survived by her husband, Carroll Jackson Overton, daughters Dawn Cervenka (Nick), Deanna Smarr, Dacia Hammer (Mike). She also leaves behind, her grandchildren, their spouses and great-grandchildren, the joys of her life, Blake Cervenka (Taylor, Campbell and Townsend), Brett Cervenka (Kendyl), Amye Cervenka, Cole Smarr (Tiera, Emily, Aubree and Cody), Courtney Smarr, Caitlyn Smarr, Cade Smarr, Gregory Hammer, Megan Hammer, Dane Hammer and Paul Mosley. And preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Louise Horlock and her daughter, Deborah Overton.

And a special thank you to her caregiver and friend, Beverly Simmons.

Barbara Horlock Overton, a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law, and friend, died peacefully on Sunday morning, May 1st, 2016, leaving her family and friends with heavy hearts but filled with love and precious memories.

Barbara was born June 14th, 1938 in Houston to Robert and Louise Horlock, now deceased.

She grew up there, graduating from Lamar High School. She left Houston to attend Baylor University and It was there that she met and married the love of her life, Carroll Overton. They were married for 56 years.

Barbara, "Mimi", found her greatest joy in the time spent with family. She was our number one fan. Whether a baseball, football, basketball game or a dance recital, grandparents day or just a lunch date, she was there. Her smile would light up a room, and you always knew she would be there, with more love and pride than one person seemed capable of.

She loved the outdoors, with a passion for hunting and fishing, an activity she enjoyed sharing with her husband, children and grandchildren and many friends.

We love you Mimi, "to the moon and back".

A celebration of Barbara's life will be from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, May 4th, 2016, at the Cervenka residence, 6301 Rain Creek Parkway, Austin, Texas.

Memorial gifts in Barbara's honor may be made to, Texas Children's Hospital (waystogive.texaschildresn.org) or the The National Alzhimers Association (alz.org/donate).

Published in Austin American-Statesman from May 3 to May 5, 2016