Janet Overstreet

Janet Lee Overstreet, formerly of Pocahontas, AR, passed away at the age of 76, January 13, 2024. She is survived by son, Jeff; daughterin- law, Jenni; grandsons, Garrett and Jake, all of Maumelle; only sister, Jeannie French of Hot Springs Village; her special cousin, Patsy Cooper of Jonesboro; many other cousins, nieces, nephews and beloved friends. She was proceeded in death by her dear parents, Dowell and Geneva Ramer, and her loving husband, Gary.

Janet was a Walnut Ridge High School graduate and received her Bachelor’s degree in Education from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, AR.

Janet was a beloved teacher for over 25 years in school districts which included Tuckermann, Lonoke and Pocahontas. She touched many lives and made hundreds of connections that will not be soon forgotten.

After retirement, she enjoyed relaxing in the home, “winning” games against grandsons, going out to eat good food with friends and family, and especially her highly anticipated beach and lake trips with her dear sister, Jeannie and very special cousin, Patsy.

As of recently, Janet moved to Maumelle to be nearer to her caring family.

Visitation and burial services will be held, tentatively, Saturday, January 20th at Hope Gardens Funeral Home in Pocahontas.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her honor to Bridge of Hope – Foster Home in Pocahontas.

Please mail donations to: P.O. Box 821 Pocahontas, AR 72455 Cards for the family can be mailed to: 128 Cabanel Drive Maumelle AR 72113.

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