Mary Ann Fountain

Franklin – Mary Ann Overby Fountain, 87, passed away October 7, 2026 in her home. Born in Branchville and raised in Courtland, she was a daughter of the late Marvin Dudley Overby and Virginia Cleo Ricks Overby. She was also predeceased by a sister, Kaye Overby Griffin and a son-in-law, Jimmy Beale.

Mary Ann was a graduate of Courtland High School, a retired Administrative Assistant for the Soil Conservation Service, a former secretary for Franklin Equipment Co., and a longtime tax preparer for H & R Block. She was a member of Franklin Congregational Christian Church where she was a member of the choir and former church secretary.

Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Terri Lynn Beale and Debbie B. Estienne (Mark); nine grandchildren, Amy Lynn Drake (Matt), James Brian Beale (Lauren), Craig Lee Beale (Amber), Thomas Jefferson Britt (Heather), Timothy Lee Britt (Amanda), Jake Estienne (Lynsey), Bobby Estienne (Jodi), Mike Estienne (Jessica), and Jessica Schildt (Jeff); and 18 great grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11AM Friday, October 16, 2026 in Franklin Congregational Christian Church with Rev. James H. Hyatt, Jr. officiating. Burial will be private. The family suggests that in lieu of flower memorial donations be made to Franklin Congregational Christian Church, 412 N. High Street, Franklin, VA 23851 or Southampton VCE Livestock Club, P. O. Box 10, Courtland, VA 23837.

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