Ina Ruth Cox Overman we born in Wayne County, NC on June 18, 1931 to Walter B. And Phoebe G. Cox. She graduated from Brodgen High School and Rex Hospital School of Nursing.

Ina Ruth Cox Overman graduated from Borgden High School and Rex Hospital School of Nursing.  She was quoted as a Senior in her Rex yearbook that she "has a big heart, always wishing to do right and be friends with everyone".  She was a registered nurse in several hospitals and doctors' offices.  Upon her retirement she was a long-time volunteer for the Roanoke-Chowan Hospital Auxiliary.  She was a Life member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Ahoskie Chapter 291.  She loved her church family and church, First Baptist Church of Ahoskie where she was a member for many years.  What better way to honor the memory of Ruth than to make a contribution to the Capital Fund at the church she loved, First Baptist Church of Ahoskie, NC.