Charlie Bee Smith1,2,3
M, b. September 9, 1903, d. January 10, 1981
Charlie Bee Smith was buried at Fairmont Baptist Church Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 643 & Rt. 739, Franklin Co., Virginia.4,2,3 His Social Security Number was 225-01-6457.5 He was born on September 9, 1903 at Neola, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.6,4,2,7,5 He married Phyllis Erlene Poff, daughter of Jordan Hiram Poff and Beulah Lee Cooper, on October 19, 1936 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,6 Charlie Bee Smith died on January 10, 1981 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 77.4,2,3 He Charlie Bee Smith, age 77, of Rt. 1, died Saturday in the local hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Erlene Smith; two daughters, Mrs. Jean Clingenpeel, Roanoke; Mrs. Brenda Martin, Rocky Mount; three sons, Gary Wayne Smith, Roanoke; Ronnie Lee Smith, Willie Smith, both of Rocky Mount; two sisters, Mrs. Lola Bridges, Clifton Forge; Mrs. Mattie Gorra, Chicago, Ill; two brothers, Emerson Smith, Roanoke; Eddie Smith, Port Charlotte, Fla; 15 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Fairmount Baptist Church Cemetery. on January 11, 1981.3
Family | Phyllis Erlene Poff b. October 1, 1916, d. November 28, 2006 |
Marriage* | Charlie Bee Smith married Phyllis Erlene Poff, daughter of Jordan Hiram Poff and Beulah Lee Cooper, on October 19, 1936 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,6 |
Children |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Phyllis Erlene Smith obituary in the Nov 30, 2006 edition.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charlie Bee Smith obituary in the Jan 11, 1981 edition.
- [S7739] Fairmont Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com/.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the Ronnie Lee Smith obituary.
Connie Sue Poff1,2,3,4,5
F, b. July 19, 1940, d. October 30, 2006
Father | Jordan Hiram Poff1,6,5 b. June 6, 1896, d. November 7, 1956 |
Mother | Beulah Lee Cooper1,6,5 b. February 7, 1897, d. September 6, 1985 |
Her Social Security Number was 226-50-7344.7 Connie Sue Poff was born on July 19, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,3,4,5 As of August 10, 1956,her married name was Slusser.3 She married Charles Maxwell Slusser on August 10, 1956 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.3 Connie Sue Poff and Charles Maxwell Slusser were divorced on October 20, 1959 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.3 As of June 14, 1961,her married name was Moore.3 Connie Sue Poff married Warren Harding Moore Sr. on June 14, 1961 at Orlando, Orange Co., Florida.6,3,8 Connie Sue Poff and Warren Harding Moore Sr. were divorced on June 20, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 As of January 17, 1980,her married name was Yates.2 Connie Sue Poff married Marvin Lynn Yates on January 17, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 Connie Sue Poff and Marvin Lynn Yates were divorced on May 5, 1997 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 As of September 14, 2001,her married name was Goller.1,2 Connie Sue Poff married Walter William Goller on September 14, 2001 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Connie Sue Poff and Walter William Goller were divorced on July 21, 2003 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 Connie Sue Poff died on October 30, 2006 at Virginia at age 66.7 She Connie Moore Goller of Roanoke has just begun to live in Heaven. She was a retired nursing assistant and a member of Hollins Road Baptist Church and the Guiding Lights Sunday School Class. She was also a member of Amvets Auxiliary and Vinton Moose Lodge #1120. She loved camping, fishing, music, dogs, parrots, books of all kinds, joking, laughing, and making others smile. She was preceded by her parents, Beula L. Cooper and Jordan H. Poff and a sister, Rachel Butterworth. Connie was born July 19, 1940 and is looking forward to seeing her loved ones again someday. Her children are: Kathie "Sam" Bowling, Herbert "Herbie" Moore, Wanda Bremer, Joseph "Ox-A-Million" Moore, Sr., and Elizabeth "Dawn" Akers. Her son-in-law is Joey Akers and her daughters-in-law are Melanie and Diane. Connie's precious grandchildren are: Jessica and Jonathan, Cody, Tyler, Julia, and Logan, Code G. and Angie, and Joseph, Jr. Her brother is John E. Poff and her sisters are Erlene Smith, Clara Ferguson, Evelyn Hicks, and Betty Poff . Connie's special friend and companion was Donald Saunders. Other special friends are Doug Gray, Jim Hughes and Mark Hammond, and Jackie Heatwole. Her many friends also included Mikah her parrot and Christine, her special canine friend. A very special thank you to Carilion Hospice for all each of you have done, especially Sarah C. and Sunshine, Larry, and Roger, and all who took care of and sat with Connie. Thank you also to all the folks on 11 West in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. As Connie would say.. "I love you all and Thank-you." on November 3, 2006.6
Family 1 | Charles Maxwell Slusser b. January 30, 1939, d. June 27, 1984 |
Marriage* | Connie Sue Poff married Charles Maxwell Slusser on August 10, 1956 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.3 |
Divorce* | Connie Sue Poff and Charles Maxwell Slusser were divorced on October 20, 1959 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.3 |
Family 2 | Warren Harding Moore Sr. b. December 25, 1927, d. May 18, 1999 |
Marriage* | Connie Sue Poff married Warren Harding Moore Sr. on June 14, 1961 at Orlando, Orange Co., Florida.6,3,8 |
Divorce* | Connie Sue Poff and Warren Harding Moore Sr. were divorced on June 20, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 |
Children |
Family 3 | Marvin Lynn Yates |
Marriage* | Connie Sue Poff married Marvin Lynn Yates on January 17, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 |
Divorce* | Connie Sue Poff and Marvin Lynn Yates were divorced on May 5, 1997 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 |
Family 4 | Walter William Goller |
Marriage* | Connie Sue Poff married Walter William Goller on September 14, 2001 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 |
Divorce* | Connie Sue Poff and Walter William Goller were divorced on July 21, 2003 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Phyllis Erlene Smith obituary in the Nov 30, 2006 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Connie Moore Goller obituary in the Nov 3, 2006 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
Ronnie Lee "Smitty" Smith1,2,3,4,5
M, b. September 4, 1943, d. May 15, 2020
Father | Charlie Bee Smith1,2,3,4 b. September 9, 1903, d. January 10, 1981 |
Mother | Phyllis Erlene Poff1,2,3,4 b. October 1, 1916, d. November 28, 2006 |
Ronnie Lee "Smitty" Smith Ronnie Lee “Smitty” Smith age 76 of Gretna and formerly of Wirtz passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 4, 1943 a son of the late Charlie and Erlene Poff Smith. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Martin; and stepchildren, Deborah Sigmon and Joey Sigmon. Smitty is survived by his wife, Edith W. Smith; son, Michael Lee Smith; daughter, Tammy “Smitty” Smith and wife, Lynda; his other children, Marty Sigmon (Peggy), Ricky Sigmon (Mary); daughter-in-law, Sarah Sigmon; sister, Jean Wampler (Bill); brothers, Gary Smith and friend Linda and Charles Willie Smith; grandchildren, Darin Scott (Mary Ann), Jeannie Sigmon (Warren), April Camp (Doug), Steve Sigmon. He is also survived by other family members and numerous friends.3 He was born on September 4, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,5 He married Edith Marie West on April 12, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 Ronnie Lee "Smitty" Smith and Edith Marie West were divorced on November 19, 1979.2 Ronnie Lee "Smitty" Smith married Claudine Young on November 8, 1980 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,6 Ronnie Lee "Smitty" Smith died on May 15, 2020 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.3
Family 1 | Edith Marie West |
Marriage* | He married Edith Marie West on April 12, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 |
Divorce* | Ronnie Lee "Smitty" Smith and Edith Marie West were divorced on November 19, 1979.2 |
Children |
Family 2 | Claudine Young b. October 10, 1937, d. December 28, 2014 |
Marriage* | Ronnie Lee "Smitty" Smith married Claudine Young on November 8, 1980 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,6 |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Phyllis Erlene Smith obituary in the Nov 30, 2006 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the Ronnie Lee Smith obituary.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charlie Bee Smith obituary in the Jan 11, 1981 edition.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the Claudine Young Smith obituary.
Claudine Young1,2,3,4
F, b. October 10, 1937, d. December 28, 2014
Claudine Young Claudine Young Smith, 77, of Wirtz, passed away unexpectedly with her family by her side on Sunday, December 28, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Ada Young of Ferrum, one brother, Bobby Warren Young, and one sister, Ellen Jean Guilliams. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Ronnie Lee (Smitty) Smith; three sons, Marty Sigmon (Peggy), Ferrum, Ricky (Mary) Sigmon, Rocky Mount, Joey (Sarah) Sigmon, Ferrum; and one daughter, Deborah Sigmon (Cedric), Rocky Mount; also two stepchildren, Michael Lee Smith (Eric), Roanoke, Tammy (Smitty) Smith (Linda) of St. Charles, Missouri; four grandchildren, Darin Lee Scott (Ashley), Steven Sigmon (Audrey), Jeannie Sigmon and April Sigmon; nine great- grandchildren, Tiera, Christopher, Desaray, Jaimere, Mckinzie, Brooklyn, Aidan, Kaylee and Caine. She is also survived by her VERY Special friends and neighbors, Alvin and Bobbi Peters who were dear to her as well. Claudine retired from Fleetwood Homes after working there many years. Her main hobby and main passion in life was sharing and showing her love to all of her family. And SHE was the ROCK of our family. Interment will follow in St. James United Methodist Church Cemetery.2 She was buried at Saint James Cemetery, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.3 She was born on October 10, 1937 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,4 As of November 8, 1980,her married name was Smith.1 She married Ronnie Lee "Smitty" Smith, son of Charlie Bee Smith and Phyllis Erlene Poff, on November 8, 1980 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 Claudine Young died on December 28, 2014 at Virginia at age 77.2
Family | Ronnie Lee "Smitty" Smith b. September 4, 1943, d. May 15, 2020 |
Marriage* | She married Ronnie Lee "Smitty" Smith, son of Charlie Bee Smith and Phyllis Erlene Poff, on November 8, 1980 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 |
Citations
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the Claudine Young Smith obituary.
- [S5341] Saint James Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
Gordon Keith Clingenpeel1,2,3,4
M, b. April 24, 1936, d. April 18, 2007
His Social Security Number was 227-46-5981.5 Gordon Keith Clingenpeel was buried at Fairmont Baptist Church Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 643 & Rt. 739, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,6 He was born on April 24, 1936 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5,7,6,3 He married Jean Ellen Smith, daughter of Charlie Bee Smith and Phyllis Erlene Poff, on August 23, 1958 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,7 Gordon Keith Clingenpeel died on April 18, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.1,5,6,4 He Gordon Keith Clingenpeel, 70, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at his home. He was born April 24, 1936, the son of the late George and Sarah Clingenpeel. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Vickey Jean Clingenpeel. Surviving is his wife of 48 years, Jean Ellen Clingenpeel; three sons, Steve Clingenpeel and wife, Claudia (Sissy) of Roanoke, Mark Clingenpeel and wife, Karen of Boones Mill, Timothy Clingenpeel and wife, ToRhonda of Roanoke; six granddaughters, Tiffany McDonald, Brittany Clingenpeel , Desiree Evans, Autumn Clingenpeel , Amiyah Clingenpeel, Cortney Clingenpeel; one greatgranddaughter, Mariah Worrell; three brothers, Walter Clingenpeel and wife, Barbara, Winford Clingenpeel, Delma Clingenpeel and wife, Alma; sisters, Alice Mae Price and husband, Eli; brothers-in-law, Ronnie Smith and wife, Claudine, Gary Smith, Charles "Willie" Smith; sister-in-law, Brenda Duff; special friends, Robert and Tammy Meador, Cody Meador, Jessie Dalton; all of his neighbors. Interment will follow in Fairmont Baptist Church Cemetery, Boones Mill, Va. on April 20, 2007.1
Family | Jean Ellen Smith |
Marriage* | He married Jean Ellen Smith, daughter of Charlie Bee Smith and Phyllis Erlene Poff, on August 23, 1958 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,7 |
Children |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gordon Keith Clingenpeel obituary in the Apr 20, 2007 edition.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S7739] Fairmont Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com/.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Phyllis Erlene Smith obituary in the Nov 30, 2006 edition.
Vickey Jean Clingenpeel1,2,3
F, b. June 12, 1961, d. October 2, 1968
Father | Gordon Keith Clingenpeel1,2,3 b. April 24, 1936, d. April 18, 2007 |
Mother | Jean Ellen Smith1,2,3 |
Benjamin Roscoe Ferguson1,2,3,4
M, b. July 31, 1916, d. July 7, 1982
His Social Security Number was 225-10-9060.5 Benjamin Roscoe Ferguson was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He was born on July 31, 1916 at Gills Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4,5,6 He married Clara Louise Poff, daughter of Jordan Hiram Poff and Beulah Lee Cooper, on July 21, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Benjamin Roscoe Ferguson died on July 7, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.2,4
Family | Clara Louise Poff b. January 28, 1924 |
Marriage* | He married Clara Louise Poff, daughter of Jordan Hiram Poff and Beulah Lee Cooper, on July 21, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 |
Citations
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
- [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
Betty Jane Poff1,2,3,4,5
F, b. January 12, 1932
Father | Jordan Hiram Poff1,2,3,4 b. June 6, 1896, d. November 7, 1956 |
Mother | Beulah Lee Cooper1,2,3,4 b. February 7, 1897, d. September 6, 1985 |
Betty Jane Poff was born on January 12, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,6,5 As of April 22, 1950,her married name was Weaver.4 She married Raymond Charlie Weaver on April 22, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 Betty Jane Poff and Raymond Charlie Weaver were divorced on November 6, 1961 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 As of October 1, 1962,her married name was Marshall.4 Betty Jane Poff married Coy Herman Marshall on October 1, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 Betty Jane Poff and Coy Herman Marshall were divorced on August 6, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.6
Family 1 | Raymond Charlie Weaver b. November 17, 1915, d. September 26, 1977 |
Marriage* | Betty Jane Poff married Raymond Charlie Weaver on April 22, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 |
Divorce* | Betty Jane Poff and Raymond Charlie Weaver were divorced on November 6, 1961 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 |
Children |
Family 2 | Coy Herman Marshall b. September 4, 1930, d. May 12, 1998 |
Marriage* | Betty Jane Poff married Coy Herman Marshall on October 1, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 |
Divorce* | Betty Jane Poff and Coy Herman Marshall were divorced on August 6, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.6 |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Phyllis Erlene Smith obituary in the Nov 30, 2006 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Connie Moore Goller obituary in the Nov 3, 2006 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
Warren Harding Moore Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
M, b. December 25, 1927, d. May 18, 1999
Warren Harding Moore Sr. was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.5,7 His Social Security Number was 231-18-4194.8 He was born on December 25, 1927 at Etowah, McMinn Co., Tennessee.3,6,7,8 He married Connie Sue Poff, daughter of Jordan Hiram Poff and Beulah Lee Cooper, on June 14, 1961 at Orlando, Orange Co., Florida.1,3,4 Warren Harding Moore Sr. and Connie Sue Poff were divorced on June 20, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Warren Harding Moore Sr. died on May 18, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.5,7,8,9,10 He MOORE, Warren Harding, Sr., 71, of Roanoke, passed away, Tuesday, May 18, 1999 in Roanoke. He is survived by his dear companion, Margaret Brown of Roanoke; seven children; two brothers; two sisters and numerous grandchildren and one great grandchild. A funeral service will be held graveside at Fairview Cemetery. on May 19, 1999.5
Family | Connie Sue Poff b. July 19, 1940, d. October 30, 2006 |
Marriage* | He married Connie Sue Poff, daughter of Jordan Hiram Poff and Beulah Lee Cooper, on June 14, 1961 at Orlando, Orange Co., Florida.1,3,4 |
Divorce* | Warren Harding Moore Sr. and Connie Sue Poff were divorced on June 20, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 |
Children |
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Connie Moore Goller obituary in the Nov 3, 2006 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
- [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Warren Hardin Moore, Sr. obituary in the May 19, 1999 edition.
- [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
- [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
Thelma Colleen Bush1,2
F, b. July 14, 1922, d. April 13, 2008
Thelma Colleen Bush was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4 Her Social Security Number was 225-16-4697.5 She was born on July 14, 1922 at Bedford Co., Virginia.5,1,4,2 As of May 15, 1940,her married name was Poff.1 She married John Edgar Poff, son of Jordan Hiram Poff and Beulah Lee Cooper, on May 15, 1940 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,1 Thelma Colleen Bush died on April 13, 2008 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 85.3,5,4,6 She Thelma B. Poff, 85, of Vinton, went to be with the Lord Jesus on Sunday, April 13, 2008. She was a life member of the Gravel Hill Baptist Church and was retired from the Eli Lilly Inc. with 25 years of service. She was known as a people person making many friends in life, with her sunny personality. She was a volunteer with the Lady Auxiliary of the Hardy Fire Department and the Hardy Rescue Squad. She is survived by her husband of 67+ years, John Edgar Poff; six daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy Peters, of Vinton, Darlene and Barney McGuire, of Moneta, Helen and Reedy Beard, of Thomasville N.C., Faye and Bill Rutledge, of Vinton, Judy and Barry Smith, of Vinton, and Elaine and Larry Isom, of Daleville, 18 grandchildren; 27 greatgrandchildren; and three greatgreat-grandchildren. She was always faithful to send out her children and grandchildren birthday cards and wishes of love, a loving ministry for her. The family is looking toward reuniting with her in Heaven. The family would like to thank Good Samaritan Hospice and other care givers who helped in her time of illness. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton. on April 15, 2008.3
Family | John Edgar Poff b. November 22, 1919, d. May 30, 2010 |
Marriage* | Thelma Colleen Bush married John Edgar Poff, son of Jordan Hiram Poff and Beulah Lee Cooper, on May 15, 1940 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,1 |
Children |
Citations
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma B. Poff obituary in the Apr 15, 2008 edition.
- [S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Edgar Poff obituary in the Jun 1, 2010 edition.