Susan Porter Overton

JONESBORO — Susan Porter Overton, 48 of Jonesboro passed away early Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015.

She was born in Brinkley on Nov. 3, 1966, to Wallace and Sharon Porter. Susan grew up in Jonesboro where she was a Jonesboro High School cheerleader and graduated with the class of 1985.
She was baptized and was a member of the Church of Christ. After high school, she attended Ole Miss and obtained a master's degree at Memphis State. While at Ole Miss she was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority.

She was preceded in death by her father, Wallace Porter; maternal grandparents, Pete and Georgia Dunlap; and paternal grandmother, Velma Little.

Susan had two children: a son, Will Overton; and a daughter, Georgia Overton.

Susan is survived by her son, Will Overton; mother, Sharon Porter; and brother, John Porter.

Friends are welcome to visit the family this afternoon until 6 p.m. today at St. Bernard's Village Guest Home at 915 Wilkins in Jonesboro.

A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday at Emerson Funeral Home with Jimmy Adcox officiating.