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Charlotte Poole Obituary
Charlotte was known for her strong work ethic, unwavering determination, and great love for her family and church. She was a faithful member of Grace Baptist Church in Bowie, MD.
Preceded in joining the Lord were her parents Elsie and Bud Poole; brothers Ray, Larry, Chuck, and Buddy, and sister Louise Chapman. She is survived by her daughters Karen Steidley Dekker (David) and Kim Steidley Rupert; grandchildren Tim Dekker (Ashley), Kristen Gish (Josiah), and Stephen Dekker (Kess); great grandchildren Scarlett Gish, Violet Gish, Everett Gish, Truett Gish, Ellie Dekker, and Holden Dekker; siblings Joan Lemmons, Doris Lowery, Don Poole, Jann Gargiulo, Elsie Norton, and Ruth Mays, and many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, Karen and Kim ask that you make a donation to the Benevolence Fund at https://gbcbowie.org/give/
Grace Baptist Church
7210 Race Track Road
Bowie, MD 20715
Please join us in a Celebration of Life for Charlotte on Saturday, October 26th at 11:00am (EDT) at Grace Baptist Church. The service will be live-streamed for family and friends who are unable to attend in person: https://www.youtube.com/live/RXOE0h8w5Ug. A potluck luncheon (Charlotte's favorite way to share community) will follow the service.
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Sharon and Dick Sylvester
October 21, 2024
I worked with Charlotte at the Capital Centre. She was always outgoing, laughing. My husband and I got to know her on a personal level - dinners and movies. Unfortunately we lost touch when she moved to CA. Lots of fun memories.
I also worked with Kim at Ticket Center.
So sorry for you Kim snd Karen and your family.
Sharon snd Dick Sylvester
Chris Stone
October 11, 2024
We were lucky to have Charlotte for the 10 or so years she worked at Jack Stone Signs. She was one of a kind. Even after she left we enjoyed seeing her around for the routine 'ladies luncheon'. I miss her dishes, especially the deserts! Condolences to the entire family.
Robert Dekker
October 9, 2024
I think I first met Charlotte right before Karen and David's wedding; I only knew her as my brother's mother-in-law. It was great to see her interest in her kids and grandkids--I think she enjoyed it! I will miss some of her "sassy" comments.
Esther Ways
October 9, 2024
Graduated from Northwestern High School with Charlotte in 1961. We also attended Mt. Rainier Jr. High together. Remember most about Charlotte is her smile and good humor. We have kept up over the years thru face book. So sorry to learn of her passing. We pass on but our memories live with us. My deepest sympathy to the family. Esther [Becky Cooper] Ways.
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Esther Ways
October 9, 2024
Sorry to learn of Charlotte's passing. We were school mates at Mt. Rainier Jr High and Northwestern High schools. What I remember about Charlotte is her smile and good humor. We kept up on face book thru the years. People pass on but their memories live on. Esther [Becky Cooper] Ways.
Trisha Poole
October 8, 2024
So thankful that I got to meet Charlotte as well as many other relatives in the Maryland area. Its hard when we all live in different states wanting to know the family tree and meet everyone.
Connie Max
October 8, 2024
She was always organizing stuff.
Luv u Aunt Charlotte
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