Loreen Phillips Overstreet

December 25, 1925 - January 26, 2008

Dr. Loreen ‘Phyl’ Overstreet, 82, formerly of Fayetteville, died Jan. 26, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Dan Overstreet, and son, Marcus Overstreet. She was a professor emeritus with the University System of Georgia. She attended Ouachita College in Arkansas, the University of Georgia, Southwestern Theological Seminary in Texas, and Emory University where she received her master's degree. At the University of South Carolina she received her doctorate of education degree. She also received her nursing degree from the Georgia Baptist Hospital School of Nursing. She began her career as a registered nurse as a World War II Army Cadet. She taught in several colleges and schools of nursing. She was honored with medals and awards for her work including the Individual Service Award by the Georgia Rural Health Association in 1988.

Last Name in Nursing School: 
Phillips Overstreet
Email address: 
sjoverstreet@bellsouth.net
Relationship Status: 
Cadet Nurse
Volunteer: 
No
Deceased Cadet Nurse: 
Yes
Nursing School: 
Georgia Baptist Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia
Nursing School City: 
Atlanta
Nursing School State: 
Georgia
Photo: 
Photo of Loreen Phillips Overstreet