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Carole Whitney Poyner

Atlanta, Georgia

1936 - 2025

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Carole Whitney Poyner September 12, 1936 - September 4, 2025 Atlanta, Georgia - Carole Whitney Poyner passed away peacefully at home in Smyrna, GA with her family on September 4th, 2025. Born on September 12,1936 in Atlanta, GA to Naomi and Robert Whitney, she was a loving wife, mother,...

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Mrs. Poyner was my first grade teacher at Timmerman School St. Andrews. I was a precocious reader and was only 5 when I started school. On my first day of school, I had lost the two bottom front teeth. My daddy jokingly told me that "snaggle tooths" weren´t allowed in first grade. I was terrified of being found out and wouldn´t speak at all. Mrs. Poyner called my parents who quickly explained that quiet was NOT my normal situation and we got that straightened out. Mrs. Poyner...

I worked with Carole at the American Red Cross. Carole was such a kind, gentle, sweet lady. I am blessed to have known her. My condolences to her family and prayers.

I worked with Carol at the American Red Cross for several years and she was a pleasure to work with. My thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones.