Shirley Poe

Shirley Ann Saunders Poe, 87, of Asheboro, died Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 2, 2024, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Robert Armstrong officiating. Entombment will follow at Randolph Memorial Park.

Born in Randolph County, NC on March 8, 1937, Shirley was the daughter of the late Willie Saunders and Daphne Beane Saunders. She was the owner and operator of Shirley Poe Bookkeeping and Income Tax Service. She was a member of Central Wesleyan Church and attended Zion Praise and Worship. Shirley enjoyed traveling, walking on the beach, camping, hiking, and trying new things. She enjoyed going to revivals and religious gatherings. Shirley loved anything and everything to do with butterflies.

In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, V.E. "Junior" Poe, Jr.

She is survived by her daughter, Alisa Thompson (Paul) of Asheboro; and several cousins.

The family will receive friends from 9:45 until 10:45 a.m., at Ridge Funeral Home prior to the service, and other times at the home.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Drive, Asheboro, NC 27203.