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Wilma Marie Poe, 89, of Ventura died Wednesday, June 26, 2013, in Ventura following a brief illness.
Wilma was born April 27, 1924, in Gardena, to William and Emma Simms. She had been a resident of Ventura for the past thirty-one years. Wilma attended schools in Gardena, graduating from Gardena High School in 1941. She went on to UCLA where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree and then received a master's degree in library science.
Wilma taught school in the Los Angeles Unified School District and then became librarian administrator for all of the elementary schools in the district. She retired in 1988, after having been in education for thirty-three years. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Friendship Club, Emblem Club, Friends of the Library and the Retired Teachers Association.
Wilma is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Marjorie and Dean Sexton of North Hollywood; nephews, William Long of Simi Valley and Robert Long (Rosemary) of Benicia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert D. Poe in November 2006.
Services will take place Thursday, July 11, 11 a.m., at Roosevelt Memorial Park, 18255 South Vermont Avenue, Gardena, Calif. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the American Diabetes Society. Arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home, 3150 Loma Vista Road, Ventura. Condolences may be left at www.TedMayrFuneralHome.com.
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Wilma was a lovely, classy lady. She was our neighbor for many years here in Ventura. I did some ceramics with her husband, Bob, and enjoyed him as well. I gave High Teas at Christmas time for a number of years for the ladies in the neighborhood and Wilma was delightful to be with us. She seemed to really enjoy them. One year she gave me an "corner angel" for the top of my doorway into my dining room. It is still there and looks over us all as we dine.
I came over to Wilma's house several times in the last year, but no one ever came to the door.
Wilma was a very gracious and giving person. We will miss her presence in our neighbor hood. XO
Vicki and Dan Stowell
July 10, 2013
Mrs. Poe was a beautiful, kind and understanding person and teacher. She were my typing, shorthand, business English and homeroom teacher and always started homeroom by asking us "what did you do last night". She was truly interested in us and always remembered who was dating who. :-) You will be missed.
July 7, 2013
Mrs. Poe, thank you for all of the wonderful memories and support you provided me during my adolescent years. I will miss you and I am grateful for the opportunity to have known you for 23 years.
Sandra Ambriz
July 6, 2013
Mrs. Poe you were always so polite and kind to me. It was a pleasure being your letter carrier and I will miss you. May your family and friends find peace at this sad time.
Doug Hale
July 6, 2013
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