Joyce Stalker Poe, 88, of Siler City passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at her home in Siler City.
Mrs. Poe was born in Randolph County on March 28, 1932 the daughter of Claude and Jessie Farlow Stalker.
Joyce was a member of Staley Baptist Church. She loved talking on the phone and never met a stranger. Joyce was an excellent listener and you could talk with her about anything, your secret was safe with her. She was very loved by all, and loved her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and all her friends. She was a wonderful mother and wife to her husband Colon. In addition to her parents, Joyce is preceded in death by her husband; Luther Colon Poe, grandson; Joey Jacques and brother; Ed Stalker.
She is survived by her daughters; Jessie Martin of Staley, Janice "Zavannah" Peck of Siler City and Jeanette Teague of the home, sons; Joshua Poe and wife Gretel of Staley, and Jeff Gallimore of Durham, 21 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great granddaughters and her special friend Debbie McNeill.
Mrs. Poe will Lie in Repose on Thursday, March 4, 2021 from 1:00-5:00 at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City, NC. A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 5, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Oakwood Cemetery, N. Chatham Ave, Siler City with Rev Roger Carlson officiating and Chaplain Sam Garris.
Memorials may be made to Liberty Hospice of Sanford, 1005 Carthage Street, Sanford, NC 27330 or Staley Baptist Church, 440 W. Railroad St., Liberty, NC 27298
The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff of Liberty Hospice Care.
Smith & Buckner is assisting the Poe family.
Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com