Mrs. Robbie Overstreet

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, godmother, foster mother, and aunt departed this world on July 23, 2024, at Avista Nursing & Rehab in Saginaw, Michigan. She was born April 8, 1929, in Liberty, Mississippi to Lucious and Effie Flowers.

Mrs. Robbie wore many hats and had endless skills, including being a seamstress. She held a vault's wealth of knowledge. If you asked her about anything, she would have an answer. Her passions included but were not limited to crocheting, gardening, baking, and cooking, which we ALL benefited from! She loved listening to music, especially the gospel and the blues. 

Mrs. Robbie was selfless and a true pillar of the family and community. Robbie believed in doing what was right and was ALWAYS WILLING to help those in need. She saw people as God’s children and followed His word when it came to such. Her heart and the love she gave were bigger than any of us could even fathom, but we all bore witness to its benevolence. Children had always brought her great delight and joy. She fostered over 30 children and kept an open door to those with hardships, whether it was financial, a place to rest momentarily, a safe place to speak your burdens, a bite to eat, or a week’s worth of meals, she provided.

 Mrs. Robbie, though small in stature, packed a mighty punch. She had a great sense of humor, a grand wit, and CEASELESS SASS! She was a truth teller and would crack a joke on you in a heartbeat.

Though we are deeply saddened by her absence, let us all be intentional to respect and love one another as she has loved us, unconditionally. Our lives and this world are better because of her presence. 

Mrs. Overstreet, you’ll forever be loved and live on in our hearts. May you rest in peace.

Mrs. Robbie leaves to cherish her memory two daughters and three sons, Wonzella (Charles) Doyal, Nicole (Terrell) Nelson II of Portsmouth, Virginia, Leon Welch, Malcom McKay and Nicholas Overstreet; twenty-seven grandchildren; Trena (Hubert) King, Beverly (Michael) Simpson, Demetrius (Lacreshia) Glover, James Bettis, Robbie (Larry) Nash of Las Vegas, Nevada, DeVario Stephens, Tyrone (Shirley) Welch, D’Nita Horton of Chicago, Illinois, Antwaun Lewis, Quintina Durrah of North Carolina, LaShonte (Justin) Lee, Chakieya (Cordarryl) Dottery, Charnesia, Chavonne and Chatoiya Doyal, Chandisia Stephens, Richard Beverly-Doyal, Brooke, Harper, Greyson and Terrell Nelson III, Aubrie Johnson, Tyler (Brooke) Hicks-Nelson, Javier Williams, Nicholas Overstreet Jr., Nyomi, Noah and Natalie Overstreet. A host of great and great-great grandchildren. Special nieces and a nephew; JoAnn (Reginald) Crenshaw of Dallas, Texas, Odessa Bott, Annette, Vicki Flowers of Denham Springs, Louisiana, Lisa (Ray) Smith, Shirley Flowers of Katy Texas, Earnest Ray Flowers of Ft. Worth, Texas and her Goddaughter, June Brooks. 

Mrs. Robbie was preceded in death by her parents Lucious and Effie Flowers, husband Nathaniel Overstreet, two brothers; Earnest & Robert Flowers; three sons, Douglas McKay, Lawrence Welch, and Thomas McKay; and two daughters, Earnestine Ruffin and Deanna Rhodes.

 Mrs. Robbie, affectionately known as “Ma, Grandma, and Aunt to many, was a MUCH-NEEDED light in this world. May she continue to shine through all those she encountered and loved.

Thanks to everyone who helped support Mrs. Robbie during this last year. To anyone who has taken the time to say a prayer, who made a financial contribution, brought food and clothes, who spent quality time, and who did special crafts and activities with her; your generosity did not go unnoticed. A special thanks to Wonzella (Charles) Doyal, Nicole (Terrell) Nelson II, Trena (Hubert) King, Beverly (Michael) Simpson, Tyrone (Shirley) Welch, Demetrius (Lacreshia) Glover, James Bettis and U'Neeka (Dominic) Riley. Your continued commitment and support were greatly appreciated. 

The family of Robbie Overstreet wishes to express sincere and endless gratitude to the staff of Avista Nursing & Rehab and the Covenant Hospice team for their outstanding acts of thoughtfulness, hospitality, and medical care.

II Corinthians 5:8: We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.