Pearlie Poje's Obituary
Pearlie Faye “Puddie” Poje, daughter of John William and Mary E. Storie Hill, was born September 2, 1926, near Stoutland, Missouri. She departed this life Tuesday, May 26, 2009, in her home, near Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of eighty-two years, eight months, and twenty-four days. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William C. Poje; nine brothers, Arthur, Sam, Rob, Jim, Ruben, Otto, Everett, Ferrell, and Johnny; and six sisters, Delsie, Sarah, Addie, Agnes, Sina, and Ella. Faye, as she was often called, is survived by three daughters, Gina Hunt, and her husband, Rick, of Ekron, Kentucky, Mary Delmain, of Springfield, Missouri, and Teresa Allen, and her husband, Robert, of Lebanon, Missouri; four grandchildren, Sandie, Matt, Kim, and Emily; seven great-grandchildren, Aliah, Adrienne, Jeremy, Alyssa, Aaron, Caden, and Joseph “J.J.”; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. She was born and raised, along with her fifteen brothers and sisters, in the Stoutland area, and attended Stoutland High School until 1944. At age eighteen, she moved with her sister, Sarah, better known as “Dutchie”, to Kansas City. On September 2, 1950, Faye was united in marriage to William Poje, and they made their home in Kansas City, Kansas for twenty-five years. In addition to being a devoted homemaker and loving mother to her family, Faye also worked for the Boilermaker’s Union for several years. Faye, who was also lovingly known as “Aunt Puddie”, made her home in various locations to be closer to her children, before retiring to Lebanon in the mid 1980’s. Faye made her profession of faith in Christ at the age of nine and was a member of Idumea Baptist Church for many years. Later in life, she attended Southern Heights Christian Church in Lebanon. She had a very deep and abiding faith in God and held fast to that throughout the years. In her spare time she enjoyed doing word puzzles and watching television, especially her favorite game shows, Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. She enjoyed playing the guitar and singing and particularly liked gospel and bluegrass music. She also dearly loved her dachshund dog, “Doc”. Her family was most important to her and was happiest when her family was with her. Faye was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and will cherish the wonderful memories she created for her family and friends. She enjoyed life to the fullest and always wanted to help others. We have been blessed by God to have known her sweet spirit. We will miss her. Services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday May 30, 2009 at the Holman-Howe Funeral Home Lebanon. Burial will be in the Idumea Cemetery near Laquey, Missouri. Visitation is Friday Evening 7-8:30 pm at the funeral home under the direction of the Holman - Howe Funeral Home Lebanon, Missouri. A memorial has been established to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association 1 Billy Graham Parkway Charlotte, NC 28201. Donations may also be made through the funeral home. Return to top
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