CARRIE BELLE (Overstreet) WILSON
Carrie Belle (Overstreet) Wilson was born November 3, 1941 in Macon County, Missouri and departed this life on April 22, 2025 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri, surrounded by the love of her family, at the age of 83 years, 5 months and 19 days.
She was the daughter of Thomas Archie and Iris Queen (Barry) Overstreet.
Carrie spent her younger years in Bucklin, Missouri. She graduated from Bucklin High School where she was a member of both the softball and basketball team.
After graduation she married and moved to Marceline, Missouri and started her family. While living in Marceline, Carrie went to work part-time for Walsworth Publishing Company for four years. In 1966, Carrie moved her family to Independence, Missouri and took a position with Western Electric in Lee’s Summit, Missouri as Quality Control. When Western Electric moved her department to Florida, she relocated and worked there until she was forced to retire with 25 years of service. Carrie returned to Pleasant Hill and went to work for Calmer for the next 13 years, retiring at the age of 62.
Carrie and her family moved to Pleasant Hill in 1974. Her favorite job was being a grandma and great-grandma. Carrie attended all their school activities, band performances, football, softball and basketball games. They kept her busy and she loved it.
Carrie was a poll worker for many years for elections in Cass County, Missouri.
Carrie enjoyed square dancing and was a former member of the Silver Dollar Squares in Independence, Missouri. She was a big fan of the country western singer, Don William, and had attended as many of his concerts as possible. Carrie enjoyed reading, especially James Patterson books, and she took great pride in planting and raising her beautiful flower gardens. And last, but not least, Carrie was an avid Kansas City Royals fan.
Carrie was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Iris Overstreet and one sister, Doris Jones.
She is survived by her children, John Arthur Wilson and wife Kelly, Marvin Lee Wilson and wife Donna, and Iris Elizabeth “Liz” Newberry all of Pleasant Hill, Missouri; one brother, Jim Overstreet of Independence, Missouri; one sister, Wilma Barton of Independence, Missouri; six grandchildren, Josh Wilson of Lake Winnebago, Missouri, Trever Wilson of Harrisonville, Missouri, Carley Hays and husband Luke of Bonner Springs, Kansas, Hailey Comfort and husband Jared, Hannah Wilson and Hattie Wilson all of Pleasant Hill, Missouri; three great-grandchildren, Liam Wilson, Pierce Wilson and Catherine Wilson, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Services for Carrie Belle (Overstreet) Wilson will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at the Wallace Funeral Home with Rev. John McRoy officiating. Casket Bearers will be Josh Wilson, Trever Wilson, Jared Comfort, Luke Hays, Liam Wilson and Pierce Wilson. Interment will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time, 10:00 – 11:00 A.M., at the funeral home.
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Sorry to hear of her passing, but know she is in a good place. May God comfort the family.
Carly
Noble and I are sorry you have lost your Grandma. Remember all your great memories.
We are so sorry for your loss.
Liz, John and Marty, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. My deepest sympathies and prayers for you and your families.
Liz,John.Marty so sorry for your loss I worked with Carrie at Calmar for many years she was a joy to be around. She will greatly be missed. She also became friends with my mom Gail Creason where they square danced at the same club. Sending my condolences to her family and friends during this difficult time.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Carrie was my friend and neighbor for 26 years, she took me to my first Don Williams concert. She was so proud of all her grandchildren she talked about them all the time. She wasn’t afraid of anything or anyone, I can honestly say she was the most caring, strong and independent women i have ever none.
I miss talking to her on the phone or in the yard for hours. She was not only like a mother to me she was my best friend.
Carrie Rest peacefully.When Jesus comes I pray we be neighbors again. You looked after my family from the day they moved in. You welcome them with open arms. You were truly a wonderful lady. Thank you for always looking after David. He loved you truly and always worried about you! The two of you had the greatest sense of humor. We will all miss you! Until we meet again. God bless you🙏
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