Beverly Burner Poe

Beverly was born on Aug. 6, 1940, in Philippi, West Virginia.

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 three children, six grandchildren and two great -grandsons.

Surviving children are Ann Wright and husband, Jim, of Philippi, Amy Williams and husband, Dan, of Ravenswood, West Virginia, and Bill and Kim Poe of Hurricane, West Virginia; grandchildren, Jamie and David Green of Philippi, Dr. Keith and Jenny Hickman Williamstown, West Virginia, Kyle Hickman and Mickayla Selembo of Lansing, Michigan, Kenley and Skyler Hickman of Ravenswood, West Virginia, Emily Poe of Huntington, West Virginia, and Issac Poe of Hurricane, West Virginia; and great-grandsons, Lukas and Lincoln Hickman of Williamstown, West Virginia.

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 five sisters and seven 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 and 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, Jan. 15, from 5-7 p.m.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m., from the funeral home chapel, with Pastor Sam Haught and Rev. Krysta Rexroad Wolfe officiating.

Interment will take place in the Jerusalem Cemetery.