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Ella Poe Obituary
Ella Jewel Poe 81, of Deer Park, Texas, went to be with the Lord on October 9, 2012. Ella was born on October 10, 1930 in Dayton, Texas to David and Susan Towler. She was a life-long resident of Deer Park living in the area for 60 plus years. Ella was a very kind, caring, generous and loving wife, mother, "Nanny" and friend who will be missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her husband, Billy J. Poe; parents, David and Susan Towler; brother, D.D. Towler; and sister, Dorthy Patterson.
Ella is survived by her sisters, Verda James, Hazel Morris, Virginia Waldrip, Margie Smith, Bonnie Morris and husband, Bo, Sally Boone and husband Dan; children, Sherry Waddell and husband Mike; Daryle Poe and wife Tanya; Connie Whitworth and husband Bill; grandchildren, Michael and Zachary Waddell; Abigayle and Hayden Poe and many other nieces, nephews friends and family.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, October 13, 2012, at 10am at First Baptist Church Deer Park, 438 8th St., Deer Park, TX 77536. Online memorial tributes may be placed at www.grandviewfunerals.com
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Jennifer Clark
October 24, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady! Nanny had such a big heart! She is going to be missed dearly!!
Rusty Thomas
October 22, 2012
So sorry for your loss of such a wonderful person and dedicated volunteer at San Jacinto Manor. We loved her and will always remember her.
Dorian Herzog
October 22, 2012
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family. ~ San Jacinto Manor
Janet Gantenbein
October 19, 2012
Family Members, I have so very sorry to hear of Jewel's passing. She was in the Golden Division a the DP Chamber when I worked there....one of my favorite people. You are in my thoughts & prayers.
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Sunni Saunders
October 15, 2012
Nanny's passing breaks my heart. She was everything that a woman and mother should be...kind, loving, patient, loyal. I feel privileged to have known her. My condolences to your family. ~Sunni
Steve Mathews
October 12, 2012
Sherry,Connie and Daryl we are sorry for your loss. Aunt Jewel was a very loving and caring person that I will miss.Our prayers are with your family's during these time.
October 12, 2012
Sherry our heart goes out to you and your family. This has been a tough year on all of us. So very sorry we can not be there to celebrate her life with you. Our prayers are with you. We love you Mike & Joy Pizzitola
Kenny Wright
October 12, 2012
Connie, so sad to hear of your mom's passing, she was so nice to everyone, particularly to those crazy boys who used to rev their engines up in front of her house late every night. She and your dad were such good people. God bless you and your family.
October 12, 2012
Daryle,
So sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a very sweet lady and a good friend to my Mother.
Prayers to you and your family,
Tammi Cutrer Allsep
October 11, 2012
Sherry,Connie and Daryl,
I'm so sorry to hear of your mother passing, may God watch over you and give comfort and peace to each one of your family's at this difficult time. Your mom was a wonderful lady and most of all a child of god.
Sincerely
Diane Waddell
Ronnie Owen
October 11, 2012
Connie...so sorry to hear about your mom...she was one nice and kind lady, always smiling...thinking of and praying for you and your family during this time.
Debbie & Lynn Berry
October 11, 2012
Connie,
We are so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. I can't imagine a more difficult time. Mothers are so precious to us. Our prayer is that your happy memories of her will bring you comfort in the days to come.
Thinking of you,
Debbie & Lynn
Mary Robinson
October 11, 2012
Connie,so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing ,I remember your Dad,I worked at Deer Park Bank,am Randy's Mother ,God Bless May God comfort you & your Family,Mary Robinson
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