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OVERSON -- Ila O'Donnal Overson, 87, a three year resident of Las Vegas, NV, passed away at her home on Monday, June 22, 2007. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ray Overson; infant daughter, Lila; and son, Ronald Ray Overson. Ila is survived by her sons, Michael Overson of Overton, NV, Dwane Overson, Frank Overson and wife, Donna of Moriarty, NM; daughter-in-law, Sharon Overson of Albuquerque and her daughter, Carolyn Yoss and husband, Charles, of Las Vegas, NV; four brothers, Valden O'Donnal of Nephi, UT, John Forres O'Donnal of Washington, UT, Marvin O'Donnal of Fruitland, NM, and Wendell O'Donnal of Reno, NV. Ila was also the proud "Nana" of 14 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. She was born on July 2, 1919 in Bluewater, NM to John Christopher Franklin O'Donnal and Sarah Ann Cluff. Ila was the eighth child of 14 children. She was raised in the Colonies in Chihuahua, Mexico and graduated from the Juarez Stake Academy in 1938. Ila loved to sing in solos, duets, and trios. She took many a leading part in three act plays and operettas in her young adult life. Ila was Queen of the Gold & Green Ball in Farmington, NM. At this time she met Ray E. Overson and they were married on April 18, 1940 in the Mesa, AZ LDS Temple. Ray and Ila moved to Albuquerque, NM upon Ray's honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy after WWII. Ila was a resident of New Mexico for 58 years prior to moving to Las Vegas, NV. Ila's greatest joy in life was loving and serving her family. In her life she served as Relief Society President, Primary President and Chorister. Ila received her 20 year Primary pin. She was a teacher in various organizations in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ila loved genealogy and served in the Name Extraction Program working specifically with names from Mexico. She was proud to have won First Prize for her Cinnamon Bread and Plum Jam in the New Mexico State Fair at the age of 82. Ila will always be remembered and admired for her gentle, loving ways, beautiful voice and infectious smile. Her love for others and her compassion and care for those in need was exemplary. Ila's untiring service to family and friends will always be remembered. She led a faithful life devoted to the Lord. Services will be held Saturday, June 16, 2007, 10:00 a.m., at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Sage Ward Chapel, 8130 Sage Road, SW. Friends may visit one hour prior to the services in the Relief Society Room. Interment will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM on Monday, June 18, 2007, 2:00 p.m., with the procession leaving from French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel at 12:30 p.m. Those who wish to send condolences or share special memories may do so through ilaoversonfamily@aol.com. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Thu June 14, 2007