Carolyn Sue (Howell) Poe
December 22, 1943 ~ January 14, 2008
ARKANSAS CITY - Poe, Carolyn Sue (Howell), 64, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, winged her flight to realms of day, Monday, January 14, 2008. Formerly of Norwich, she was born December 22, 1943 in Wichita. Memorial service, 1 P.M., Friday, January 18, Woodland United Methodist Church in Wichita. Preceded in death by parents, Agnes (DeVore) and Thomas Eugene Howell. Carolyn leaves behind husband, Jimmie L. Poe; daughters and sons-in-law, Sarah and Aaron ODonnell and Rebecca and Rick Ohlemacher, and 3 grandchildren. Carolyn was a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy High School and Friends University. She graduated in 1964 with honors receiving the Order of the Tower Award. Carolyn was a music teacher in Norwich and taught for 19 years. She was a member of Order of Eastern Star for over 25 years, Past Matron of Ascenath Chapter #430, and Della Chapter #172 in Kingman. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Woodland United Methodist Church, 1100 W. 15th, Wichita, KS 67203 and The Jim and Carolyn Poe Scholarship, c/o Union State Bank, P.O. Box 928, Arkansas City, KS 67005. Downing Lahey Mortuary West.
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Jim, so sorry to read of Carolyn’s death. What a tought time! When I think of Carolyn, I see a smiling face (except when I saw her in the hospital). Ken and I send our greetings and our sympathy to you and your family.
Sarah, I was so sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. She was a very special person. I always truly enjoyed her joyful spirit! Liberty (Merlau) DeFehr Woodland United Methodist Member
Mr. Poe and Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you. Our class had some awesome times in music, I will always remember the games that we played that made her class so much fun! I will never forget her. Sincerely
I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Poe’s passing. She taught me to count to 100, my phone number and how to say the Pledge of Allegiance in Kindergarten. I had to bring my Grandma Allender to the first day of school and if it hadn’t been for Mrs. Poe’s comforting, I may have made Grandma come everyday with me for the remainder of the year. Mr Poe, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. I hope you are able to take comfort in knowing that she made a difference to so many people during her time here on earth.
Words cannot express the feeling of sadness I had this morning when reading of Carolyn’s passing. I enjoyed our chats when we were both teaching in Norwich. She was so proud of her children and grandchildren. Caring thoughts are with you in your sorrow.
It’s always hard to lose a loved one – please keep her smile in your heart as you go through the next few days and weeks. Call upon all the great memories you have of her, and know that she is at peace and will always be with you. I will keep you all in my prayers every single day!
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