Beverly Poe

Beverly Burner Poe, 84, passed away at the Barbour County Good Samaritan Center on January 8, 2025. Beverly was born on August 06, 1940, in Philippi, WV. She was the 13th child of the late Garnet Elizabeth (Hudkins) Burner and Arley Russell Burner. Beverly was a member of the Philippi High School Class of 1958. After graduation, Beverly worked for Scott Maytag and later for Alkire’s Furniture. On March 25,1960 she married Dewey Poe Jr. Together, they lived in the Independence Community for 61 years. Beverly leaves behind 3 children, 6 grandchildren, and 2 great -grandsons. Surviving children are Ann Wright and husband Jim of Philippi, Amy Williams and husband Dan of Ravenswood, WV, Bill and Kim Poe of Hurricane, WV Grandchildren, Jamie and David Green of Philippi Dr. Keith and Jenny Hickman Williamstown, WV Kyle Hickman and Mickayla Selembo of Lansing, Michigan Kenley and Skyler Hickman of Ravenswood, WV Emily Poe of Huntington, WV Issac Poe of Hurricane, WV Great-Grandsons Lukas and Lincoln Hickman of Williamstown, WV Beverly was the 13th of 14 children born to the Burner Family. Beverly treasured her giant family more than anything. She loved hosting family gatherings and going shopping. Beverly is survived by her younger sister Jacky Sue and brother-in-law Charlie Malcolm of Philippi. She was proceeded in death by her devoted husband Dewey as well as 5 sisters and 7 brothers. Agnes Burner England, Christine Burner Jones, Judith Burner, Carol Burner Allen, and Kathleen Burner, Russell Burner, Brooks Burner, Arley Burner Jr., Donald Burner, David Burner, Gail Burner, Richard Burner (infant) Beverly and her husband Dewey were faithful members of Crim United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers the family asked that memorial contributions be made to Crim United Methodist Church 78 Pike Street Philippi, WV 26416. Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home and on-site Crematory 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi, on Wednesday January 15, from 5-7 pm. Funeral services will be conducted at 7 pm in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Sam Haught and Rev. Krysta Rexroad Wolfe officiating. Interment will take place in the Jerusalem Cemetery.