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Venise Jones-Poole Obituary

Venise JONES-POOLE Of Renton, WA, born January 4, 1956, passed away April 14, 2005. She was a graduate of Roosevelt High School and of Seattle University. A teacher for 24 years, she shared her gift of educating students in Seattle Public Schools. Venise was an accomplished singer/performer throughout the Seattle area. Her distinctly beautiful soprano voice touched the hearts of people in churches in the Seattle area and she thrilled audiences in various venues such as the Civic Light Opera, Seattle Opera, Seattle Philharmonic and Bellevue Philharmonic to name a few. She is survived by her beloved husband, James Poole; her only son, William Poole; mother, Dolores Booker; stepfather, William Booker; sisters, Leslyn (Gilbert) Jones-Petitt, Sharon (David) Jones Williams and Paula (Melvin) Hatcher; brother, Larry Booker; aunt, Doris Wharton; four nephews, two nieces, and a host of cousins and friends. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 25, at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Visitation at Evergreen - Washelli Funeral Home, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Sunday, April 24. Remembrances may be sent to the Mount Zion Scholarship Ministry, In Memory of Venise Jones-Poole, 7817 Sunnycrest Road, Seattle, WA 98178.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Apr. 24, 2005.

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Tajma

March 5, 2024

Mrs Venise Jones-Poole, My 3rd grade teacher at Hawthorne. At the age of 38 I still remember all the song and time tables you shared with your students. Your love for music has inspired me to teach my son through tunes as he grows. I will never forget you and will always cherish the memories of a child with a great leader for a teacher! You're dearly missed.

DARRELLENECANADA

November 25, 2020

SHE WAS HAD GREAT TALENT

Helen Lauritzen

April 26, 2005

I am very sad to learn of Venise's untimely death. Apparently the angels needed a dynamite soprano to join them. I have such fond memories of Venise singing "Amazing Grace", "Summertime" and the duet "Bess, You is my Woman Now" (with Wes Baker) in the beautiful and resonant St. George's in Vladimir, Russia. In 1988 Venise brought her high professionalism and good spirit to the Seattle Peace Chorus as it toured the Soviet Union. I directed the Chorus at that time and felt extremely privileged to have the opportunity to work with her.

I extend my deepest sympathy to her family and friends.

Miriam (Holkeboer)Herron

April 23, 2005

To the Family of Venise:

My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. I knew Venise from Roosevelt High School class of '74 mostly from choir and her being the lead in the musical "My Fair Lady" in 1974. She always had a gracious word and encouraged you to always do your best. The world has lost a beautiful voice but the choir in heaven has gained one. Thanks for sharing Venise with all us.

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