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https://vimeo.com/event/4234924 https://www.flipsnack.com/alcbf/robbie-overton-funeral-program-hp36p3pd1j/full-view.html The Journey of Our Matriarch My Beginning… My journey began when I was born on May 14th 1935 to Ed and Carrie Dotson. As the twelfth child in Manchaca, Texas, my father passed while I was six months old. I Never saw a picture of my father or what he looked like; leaving my mother Carrie to take care of the twelve children. My maternal grandmother Eliza Bunton and my older siblings helped mother pay bills and take care of the house. We moved in 1954 to 2300 Morleos in Austin, Texas to a two bedroom, 1 bath house with my sister and brothers. I joined New Lincoln Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend F. P. Robinson and was baptized in the Colorado River. My education began at Blackshear Elementary School, Kealing Junior High and L.C. Anderson High School, class of 1954. During my spare time, I enjoyed going to church with my mother, singing and speaking at family gatherings. I enjoyed shopping and traveling with family and friends. My Young Adulthood… May 21, 1953, I married the love of my life Charles Andrew Davis. We were blessed with three children, Deborah D. Davis, Gregory L. Davis and Charlene Y. Davis. I purchased my first property in 1967, 4304 Scottsdale Road where my children and I lived until I remarried. In 1970 I married the apple of my eye, Nicholas (Nick) Overton. No children were born to this union. He and I shared six children together. My children, Deborah, Gregory, Charlene and Nick’s daughters, Sandra, Corliss, and Madie. During our marriage, I moved my membership to Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend N. W. Bacon, Jr. While attending, I was an active choir member; and led the song “It’s Real” on the choir’s “Tell Jesus” Album, Vacation Bible School Director, Women’s Ministry Director, Junior Mission, Mission II, Deaconess and Sunday School. I also served as a sponsor of the Austin City Wide Youth with Sister Daisy Lowe. In 1974, my first grandbaby was born, LaMeca S. ”Bossy” Davis to my youngest daughter, Charlene. Nick and I raised Meca so that Charlene was able to finish her education. My Development… During this period of time, I was able to continue my education receiving my Bachelors of Arts from Huston-Tillotson College in 1970. For a few years I commuted to Prairie View A&M, and received my Masters in Education in 1984. My second grandbaby, Brion N. Williams was born, to Charlene, he was born premature. Talk about small, he could fit in the palm of your hand. I was scared to hold him. I visited the hospital daily praying for his health. My Maturing… I worked with Austin Independent School District over 20 years. Starting at Brooke, Norman, Andrews, all Elementary as a fourth-grade teacher. I Substituted at Sims, Oak Springs, L. L. Campbell, Pecan Springs, and Barbara Jordan. I also substituted at Volma Overton Elementary School that was named after my late brother-in-law. During Spring break, Nick, Meca and I would travel to Nashville, Tennessee to visit Nick’s brother Roscoe and his wife, Johnnie. When the school year ended, we would travel in and out of the state to the National Baptist Convention every year until Nick’s health failed. In 1960’s, my husband and I moved our membership from Greater Mount Zion to Mount Sinai Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor A. W. Anthony Mays. Shortly after arriving Pastor Mays appointed me the Women’s Ministry Director. I also served as Deaconess and the Mission Sarah Circle. I loved my church. My Final Reflections… Preceding my Death: my parents Ed and Carrie Dotson; siblings: Essie Mae (Mama Essie), Willie (Bubba), Luella (Sally), Eddie Sr., Maudie (Nanny), Geraldine (Gerri), Lorine (Lodie), James (Tottley), Catherine, Bert, and Herman; my husband: Nicholas (Nick) Overton; my children’s father: Charles A. Davis; mother-in law: Helen Washington; father-in-law: Charlie Davis; my stepdaughter: Sandra Woods; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. I leave to cherish loving memories my children: Deborah D. Harper, Gregory L. Davis, Charlene Y. Deeton (Bernard). Nick’s daughters: Corliss Miller, Madie Griffins, grandchildren: La Meca S. Davis (formerly called Momma), Brion N. Williams, Nick’s grandchildren, Lariece and Rhonda Woods, David Miller, Miyaka Griffith, Jasmine, Marshalli; great grand children: Le Jordan M. Davis, La Mamie Walls; great-great greats: Princess Miller, Montavious Davis, Jamyrah Walls, Savanna Smiley, Miari Davis, Kayla Walls & Leylani Walls, Nick’s great grands: Heavenly Skye Miller, David Kane Miller, Jr.; five nieces: Wilma Reed, Delores Ferguson, Patricia Reed, Rita “Missy” King (Paul) and Diane Dotson; two nephews: Rathers Norwood and Garrett Dotson, all of Austin and a host of nieces and nephews; God-daughter, Judy R. Arnold-Hunter (Willie) and Rita King, brother-in-law: Roscoe Overton, Sr. (Johnnie); sister-in-law, Dr. Lydia Minerva Ross, the grand pups: Nikko and Sir Lazy Davis, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. My childhood friends and church friends, with long phone conversations Lillian McCullough, Margie Williams, Willie Pearl Graham, Ada Harden, Lucille Redmond, Peggy Modesty, Ola Collins Jobe, Rose Demerson, Sherri Mayberry, Edith McKinney, Bobbie Overton, Algee Pickard, Charlesetta Wormley, Norvell Williams, and Ricky Patridge.

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Robbie Overton

May 14, 1935 - March 30, 2024