Catherine Poke Obituary in Sylvester at Shipps Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Catherine Poke

The funeral services for the late Mrs. Catherine Poke of120 Jamestown Avenue, Ashburn, Georgia, who departed this life on Saturday, October 9, 2021, will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 12:00 Noon, from the Turner County Civic Center, Ashburn, Georgia, with Elder Dr. Larry Coffee, Presiding, and Bishop Arthur West, delivering the Eulogy. Burial will follow in the Westview Memorial Cemetery in Ashburn, Georgia. Services may be viewed Facebook Live from the "Shipp's Funeral Home" Facebook page.

Ms. Catherine Poke was born on May 29, 1936 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Willie Andrew and Mrs. Willie Francis Poke

She was educated in the Turner County Public School System.

Catherine gave her life to Christ at an early age and joined the South Ashburn Holiness Church. Later in her life, Catherine joined Mt. Zion Church of God Apostolic, where she was appointed “Mother of the Church”. She was a sweet, loving, and caring mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend. She loved her family and everybody outside of it.

Mother Catherine Poke gave up this busy walk of life on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Her parents, a daughter, Helene Poke, a son, Wesley Poke, a brother, Eddie Poke, Sr., sisters, Annie B. Hollis, Clara Wilson, Beulah Morrow, Rose Johnson, and a grandson, Demetric Poke, have all preceded her in death.

Catherine leaves to cherish her memories two lovely daughters, Brenda (Stanley) Brownlee of Ashburn, Georgia, Gennette (Jonny) of Tifton, Georgia; a son, Charles (Mary) Poke of Ashburn, Georgia; a sister, Ever Lou McCoy of Ashburn, Georgia; special sisters and brothers, Mary Steed, Robin (Robert) Magnum of Freeport, New York, Travis Teague of Lakeland, Florida, Willie Teague, Pearl Teague, Ulysses (Shirley) Teague, of Ashburn, Georgia, James Earl (Elsie) of Lithonia, Georgia, Hayward (Gloria) Teague of Ashburn, Georgia; twenty grandchildren, thirty-eight grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and sorrowing friends.

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Praying that God will give you strength and continue to hold you in his hands during this time. Our prayers are with you. Carl & Annie Smith

I love you
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Asking God to strengthen the family. Rest in Peace sweet woman of God
Queen Carithers

Will keep the family in my prayers. Helen White. Houston,Texas

May the Lord be with the family. Beactrice Lawson Houston, Texas

Praying for the family. Lezett Stafford Houston, Texas

Praying for strength for the family Joan Mitchell Channelview, Texas

Ms.Lucy Ferguson and family. Ashburn Ga

Rest Well Ms. Cal....we will miss you dearly....love and may God bless your family 🌹🌹🌹🌹

My condolences to Mrs. Poke family I pray that God will give you all the strength during this very difficult time you all are in my prayers. Mr. Dennis walker Rochelle Georgia

God loaned us a smile that would brighten up any room. A heart full of love and compassion. A wisdom with few words uttered. A devotion and dedication to the Body of Christ that will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Prayers for strength for the Family.
Dawn Wooten and Family

My Deepest Condolences to the family during this difficult time🙏🏾 Tynesha Carithers & Family

My sincere condolences to the family of one of the sweetest women ever known.
LaQuita Genwright

To the absolute sweetest woman ever: Take your rightful place with the Lord. You've earned your spot through your faith & work. You will definitely be missed❣️❣️❣️

My special friend, she will remember for the loving woman of God that made her so precious. Min. Robert and Audrey Cromer

With deepest sympathy, with love the Tye family.

You will forever be in our hearts Grandma Cal❤️ Love Billyboy, Shayla, Danielle, Dallas and Dakota

Praying for the family, may God forever strengthen you all is our prayers. The Clark Family

Forever in our minds

With Deepest Sympathy. Renee Strozier & Family- Tifton GA

Condolences and deepest sympathy to the Poke families. Prayers that God will give you peace, comfort and strength. Mrs. Mildred G Poole; Joan P Cobb and families; Darrell and Vivian Poole Harris; Evangelist Kathryn Scott Hester and families

Sharing in your sorrow. With love and friendship. The Adkins Family

God bless you and your family, you are in my prayers.
Pamela Pickens

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you in this Challenging Moment and Time. Bishop Joseph David Tharpe,Sr.

My condolences to the family and you will truly be missed❤️❤️❤️❤️

My condolences to the family and Mrs Cal you will truly be missed!!! I love you❤️

We're so sorry for y'all loss. Praying for y'all strength. Bro. Norris and Min. Gloria Westbrook Mathis

Praying for your comfort that God will sustain you during your time of loss. Mother Cal was faithful to the Lord and loved her church and will truly be missed by all of us. Bishop Alice Williamson & I Hope Church of God Apostolic-Tifton, GA