Cora Mae Overby, 64, of Poughkeepsie, NY was called home peacefully by the Lord on May 21, 2016 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born on February 2, 1952 in Newark, NJ to the late Rena Smith (birth mother) and her loving parents that took care of her; James and Lorraine Patterson. She attended and graduated from Dumbar High School in Salisbury, NC.

Her compassion for others led a journey to work for individuals with disabilities. She was employed by Greystone Programs for many years, and continued on with Abilities First up until retirement.

She is truly loved and will be missed by many. She leaves behind many survivors that love her dearly. 5 children; Willie E. Davis, Teresa Adobley, Arnetha Davis, Ulysses Davis and Marzell Davis, siblings; Charles Patterson, Phillip Patterson, Norman Patterson, Joe Joe Overby and Mary Lou Overby, 17 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and wonderful friends.

Cora Mae Overby is pre-deceased by her parents, Lorraine and James Patterson, 4 brothers; David Patterson, Brian Patterson, James Patterson Jr., and Junie Patterson, 3 sisters; Liz Hudson, Lisa Overby and Queen Esther Harris.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Joseph. J. Darrow Sr. Funeral Home Inc. 39 So. Hamilton St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. 845-452-1840. Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 31, 2016 from 10-11am at Beth-EL Church of God in Christ, 91 Hooker Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, with a service at 11am. Interment to follow at St. Peter's Cemetery. To send online condolences, please visit www.darrowfuneralhome.org.