Elna Tonn Poe
June 26, 1920 ~ March 20, 2013
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Elna Poe, 92, died peacefully at Trinity View on March 20, 2013. She was born June 26, 1920 in Lincoln, Texas. She was preceded in death by Jack W. Poe, her husband of 68 years, her parents, Charles and Mathilda Tonn, her brother, Alfred Tonn and sister Ruby Feuerbacher.
Elna enjoyed traveling with her husband whose work gave him many opportunities to live and travel in the United States and abroad. She loved fishing and teaching her grandchildren and great grandchildren to fish. Elna worked at Foley's Department Store in Houston, TX and retired in 1983 and moved to Elgin, TX where she lived until moving to Asheville three years ago. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Elgin, TX.
Elna leaves her son Robert and wife Lorraine of Asheville, NC, her grandson Robby and wife, Vanessa of League City, TX, her granddaughter Candie Poe of San Leon, TX. She had four great grandchildren, Chris Poe of Asheville, NC, Darian Poe, Dorie Poe, and Dakota Poe of League City, TX. She loved her family and had close relationships with her nieces, Judy Wilke, Elgin, TX, Elizabeth Ann Wolf, Spring, TX, Nancy Littlefield, Paige , TX, and her nephew John Tonn, Giddings, TX.
A memorial service will be held at Trinity View 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 22, 2013. Burial will be in Hondo, Texas at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one's favorite charity.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
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I have been thinking about all the wonderful memories that we shared. I am so grateful for all the things she taught me and the great times we had together. She brought so much pleasure to my life. She will always be in my heart and greatly missed.
I Love You Mimi.
Aunt Elna was a very special lady that I admired so much. I have many fond memories of her and Uncle Jack. It was always so exciting when they came to town to hear about their adventures. I became even closer to her after they moved to Elgin and then after I moved to Elgin, we visited many times. In the last few years, I’d been telling her that I wanted to be just like her when I grow up! Always so spunky and cute. We had many good times having laughs over a glass of wine. Cheers to you, Aunt Elna! I know you are happy with Him and with your family in heaven. We were blessed to have you in our lives for almost 93 years. I miss you and I love you. You will always occupy a special place in my heart.
Bob & Lorraine,
So sorry for your loss. Meme & Jack are together again. We all have such great memories of a lifetime of love & support. Fishing will always be special because of them. My prayers are with you.
What a special lady. I met Mr. and Mrs. Poe at the Elgin Nursing & Rehab and through my friend Judy Wilke. They were so dedicated to each other, and set a wonderful example for all. I worked as receptionist right by the front door and saw her come in every day. Everyone at the nursing home just loved them. When our Texas winds blew hard — we would walk tiny Ms. Poe to her car to make sure she got there ok. Just a joy and privilege and a blessing to have known her. I Thank God for her.
Lynda Lindsey
Sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. We went to church with her at Grace, very pleasant person to talk with. Kept in touch until she was not able to write. Have truly missed her smile. May God be with all of you. Ervin and Ruth