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Barbara Poe
SPRINGFIELD - Barbara Poe, age 73, of Williamsville, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
Barbara is survived by her husband, Allen Poe; a daughter, Robin Asafailo of Williamsville; two granddaughters, Jennifer (fiance Tory) Zoelzer of Quincy and Suzanne (Josh) Gasparini of Middletown; one grandson, Eric (fiance Cassie) Asafailo of Dawson; seven great-grandchildren, Austin & Rylie Cohn, Peyton Kaufmann, Isabella and Aidan Gasparini, and Madison & Dominic Asafailo. She is preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Jane Whiteside; a daughter, Penny; and a son, Edgar.
Barbara was born April 17, 1939 in Elgin, Illinois. She married Allen Poe on December 6, 1958. She graduated from Vienna High School in 1956. Barbara drove the school bus for over 38 years for the Williamsville School District. She was a life-member and past-secretary and treasurer of the Williamsville Volunteer Fire Department. She was a member of the Williamsville United Methodist Church.
Visitation will be held at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens where friends may call from 5:00 until 8:00 PM on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. Funeral services will be held at the Williamsville Methodist Church at 10:00 on Thursday, April 26, 2012. Rev. Dick Piscatelli officiating. Burial will be held at Walnut Hill Cemetery.
Memorials can be made to the American Lung Association or to the National Kidney Foundation. On-line condolences can be sent at www.mottandhenning.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Michael Keihn
April 24, 2012
Allen, Robin, Jennifer and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of grief. She will be greatly missed.
Janet Hickey
April 24, 2012
So sorry to hear of Barb's passing. My sympathy to you and the family.
Jon Churchill
April 24, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Anita Brown
April 24, 2012
Robin: So Sorry to hear about your mom.
Faye Bilyeu
April 24, 2012
Allen (Poe-Poe)-Sorry to hear of the passing of your wife.
Melody Warden
April 24, 2012
Dear Robin and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Melody Warden (Ashland, IL)
stan gunter
April 24, 2012
Poe, thinking about you and your family in this trying time. May God bless you in this time of mourning.
April 24, 2012
Poe, so sorry to hear about your wife.
Thinking of you pal.
Gary Nichols
Jamie Petitt
April 24, 2012
Robin and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Tracey Dees
April 24, 2012
I'm very sorry to hear about Barb. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Carole Harmening
April 24, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Frank & Jackie Kohlrus
April 24, 2012
Allen and family, you have our deepest sympathy for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Leslie Ann (Barregarye) Dinora
April 24, 2012
Robin & the entire Poe family:
So sorry for your loss. I remember Barb during our "Jobie" days. She will be missed by many.
Prayers for you during this sad time.
Judy (Harris) Zillion
April 24, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Willie Gonterman
April 24, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Janet DeRosa
April 24, 2012
Allen and family, so very sorry to hear for your loss. I will always remember the fun we had at the restaurant. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Janet DeRosa
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