Naomi Beam Poe
Death: 06/15/2013
Obituary: Naomi Beam Poe, age 91, and a 27 year resident of Athens, Tennessee, died peacefully on June 15,2013 in Athens, TN with family members at her side . Naomi was born in Tallmage Ohio to Charles and Jenny Beam. Wife of Alfred Poe (deceased , 1982), they raised four wonderful children, Sandra Poe Snethen(husband Paul), Charles ( wife Carol) William ( wife Kem) and Alfred ( wife Christine ) Poe. Married just prior to World War Two , Naomi attended Kent State University and obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Educational Science while her husband served his country. She eventually went on to complete her Master’s degree at Oakland University in Michigan.
Naomi and her family were longtime Northville, Michigan residents as she was a beloved elementary teacher at Moraine and Amerman Elementary from 1968 through 1989. She is preceded in death by her two younger sisters, Viola Chudanov, Jackie Shreve and is survived by her four children, seven grandchildren and four- great grandchildren Naomi will be laid to rest alongside her husband in Rootstown, Ohio. There, family and friends will attend a private ceremony.
Service: The family wishes to thank Caris Hospice and the staff of NHC for their compassionate care.
We invite you to visit the Poe family guestbook and send a message of comfort.