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Gertrude Louise Poe
September 21, 1915 ~ July 13, 2017 (age 101) 101 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Richard Wade
February 11, 2018 9:31 PM
I am so upset that I did not learn of Miss Poe's death until now ... I was away when it occurred and somehow never saw an obituary. I grew up in Laurel ... later became a journalist and went on to a rich career in communications and theatre ... and I owe much of my early inspiration, motivation and confidence to this wonderful, remarkable woman. At each turn in my career and life, I owed a debt to her. She encouraged my writing (as bad as it was then) as a teenager and gently inspired me as it was clear writing would be the anchor of my life. I would have been in the front row of my old church for her memorial .... she was a model of grace, steely determination and deep humanity.
Message from Vicci L Rodgers
March 22, 2019 2:26 AM
Please contact me. I can share some things that you might appreciate having about my great aunt.
A candle was lit by Mayor and City Council of Laurel
on July 21, 2017 12:29 PM
Message from Kee
July 20, 2017 12:41 PM
To the family,
My deepest condolences on such a great loss to your family and the community. I hope to you cherish the wonderful memories you shared together as they can be a source of comfort. May you also find comfort in the words at Revelation 21:3,4 where God promises soon to do away with all sickness and death.
My deepest condolences on such a great loss to your family and the community. I hope to you cherish the wonderful memories you shared together as they can be a source of comfort. May you also find comfort in the words at Revelation 21:3,4 where God promises soon to do away with all sickness and death.
A candle was lit by Becky and Dale Boeckman
on July 18, 2017 2:33 PM
Message from Jeanette Wallich McCarthy
July 17, 2017 4:30 PM
My mother Frances Gore Wallich was Gertrude's first cousin. I have pleasant memories of our time with her family. She was an asset to her community and will be missed.
Message from Vicci Rodgers (Joanne's daughter, Ruby's granddaughter)
July 23, 2017 1:08 PM
Please reach out to us. We are trying to get in touch with as many family members as possible. My mother remembers you well and she is here in Maryland now. Eleanor Poe Oakes is trying to get here as well.
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