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In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Leon G. Poole; brother, Marvin Arnett; and a sister, Judy Hope.
She is survived by three children, Bryan (Lori) Poole of Owensboro, Kevin (Pamela) Poole of Owensboro, and Joanna (Jimmy) Decker of Versailles, KY; five grandchildren: Courtney and Kendra Poole, Emily Poole, and Hayden and Alex Decker; brother, Michael Arnett; several nieces and nephews; and her dearest friend, Patsy Drewery.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at James H. Davis Funeral Home and Crematory. Visitation is from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Hospice of Western Kentucky, 3419 Wathens Crossing, Owensboro, KY 42301.
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