Barbara Jean Stinson Poe

Barbara Jean Stinson Poe, 85, of Siler City, died, Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Chatham Hospital.

Barbara was born in Chatham County to Robert Ray and Myrtle Gaines Stinson on December 11, 1938. 

She retired from Glendale Hosiery after many years. Mrs. Poe loved her family and loved to take care of them. She was always either going to or watching softball, she loved the game from little league softball to women’s college softball. She was also a big Tar Heel fan. Barbara is survived by her sons, Michael D. Poe and wife, Cheryl of Bear Creek, and Stevie Doug Poe of Siler City; daughters, Rhonda P. Stevens and husband, Jeff of Ramseur and Donna P. Owensby and husband, Gary of Siler City; grandchildren, Melissa and Tyler Stevens, Bubba Owensby, Rebecca, Zach and Madison Poe; great grandchildren, Serinity, Colton, and Lilly Stevens and Faith Owensby. Barbara is also survived by her brothers, Ray Stinson and wife, Marta and Larry Stinson and wife, Marty all of Greensboro; and sister, Sandra Brewer and husband, Barry of Raleigh; stepsister, Deloris Blair of Greensboro; and stepbrother-in-law, Ed Bowman of Julian. 

In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Howard “Junie” Poe; son, Robert Howard “Whitey” Poe; stepsister, Linda Bowman; and stepbrother-in-law, Morris Blair. 

Mrs. Poe will lie in repose on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Smith and Buckner Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at Chatham Memorial Park on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Darrell Garner officiating. Family and Friends are welcome to visit with the family at other times at the family home. 

The family would like to extend a special Thank You to Chatham Hospital for taking such great care of Ms. Barbara. Because of the great care both Barbara and the family received, they are requesting memorials be made to Chatham Hospital at 475 Progress Blvd. Siler City NC 27344. 

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is serving the Poe family. 

Online Condolences may be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com