Dorothy Doreen Poe, 96, daughter of Frank and Mary (Shelton) Rowles, was born Nov. 20, 1920, in Houston, Mo. She passed away March 16, 2018, in St. Charles, Mo.
Dorothy grew up in Raymondville, attending school there and later going to Houston High School. She was married to Elmer Poe on Feb. 17, 1941, in Salem, Mo. They had two children, Robert and Ruth. Dorothy worked as a seamstress in the St. Louis, Mo., area for many years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Marda and Avril; and four brothers, Richard, John, Ted and Robert.
She is survived by one son, Robert Poe of Fair Grove, Mo.; a daughter, Ruth Hayden of St. Charles, Mo.; one sister, Marilyn Root of Houston, Mo.; and numerous family members and friends.
Her favorite thing was making chicken and dumplings for her children and grandchildren.
She was a loving lady and called Nana by everyone, family and friends.
She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 20, at Evans Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Root officiating. Burial will be in Oak Dale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jake Hayden, Josh Hayden, Steve Hayden, Travis Root, Josh Hayden, Jr., and Dallas Bange.
Arrangements were under the direction of Evans Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Oak Dale Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.evansfh.com.
Dorothy Doreen Poe, 96, daughter of Frank and Mary (Shelton) Rowles, was born Nov. 20, 1920, in Houston, Mo. She passed away March 16, 2018, in St. Charles, Mo.
Dorothy grew up in Raymondville, attending school there and later going to Houston High School. She was married to Elmer Poe on Feb. 17, 1941, in Salem, Mo. They had two children, Robert and Ruth. Dorothy worked as a seamstress in the St. Louis, Mo., area for many years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Marda and Avril; and four brothers, Richard, John, Ted and Robert.
She is survived by one son, Robert Poe of Fair Grove, Mo.; a daughter, Ruth Hayden of St. Charles, Mo.; one sister, Marilyn Root of Houston, Mo.; and numerous family members and friends.
Her favorite thing was making chicken and dumplings for her children and grandchildren.
She was a loving lady and called Nana by everyone, family and friends.
She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 20, at Evans Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Root officiating. Burial will be in Oak Dale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jake Hayden, Josh Hayden, Steve Hayden, Travis Root, Josh Hayden, Jr., and Dallas Bange.
Arrangements were under the direction of Evans Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Oak Dale Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.evansfh.com.
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