Shirley & Samuel Poag

Shirley L. Poag, 74, a resident of Irving, Texas died Friday, June 4, 2004 at Riverview Manor Nursing Home, Pleasant Valley. Her husband, Samuel died Thursday, April 1, 2004 at their daughter’s home in Bettendorf, Iowa His funeral service was held at the Donnelly Colonial Funeral Home, Irving, Texas.
Her funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 9, 2004 at Donnelly Colonial Funeral Home, 606 W. Airport Freeway, Irving, Texas 75062. She will be laid to rest next to her husband in Oak Grove Memorial Gardens, Irving. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Disease Association. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf is assisting the family with local arrangements.
Shirley was born August 11, 1929 in Dallas, Texas, the daughter of Forrest & Lucy (Kinsolving) Dudley. Samuel was born August 16, 1927 in Waxahachie, Texas, the son of Samuel L. & Dimples (Chalmers) Poag Sr. Shirley & Samuel were united in marriage on November 19, 1949 in Dallas.
Shirley was a devoted & loving wife & mother. She was an active volunteer of the Democratic Party and taught 1st Grade Sunday School at the McArthur Blvd. Baptist Church in Irving for many years. Among the other things she enjoyed were gardening, raising & caring for her roses and bowling.
Samuel was employed as a supervisor at the Dallas Power & Light Company for 38 years and was also the business manager of the IBEW, Local #69 of Dallas. He was an accomplished Golden Gloves boxer and enjoyed bowling. During World War II, he served in the Merchant Marine and in the U.S. Marine Corps as well.
Those left to honor their memories include their daughters & sons-in-law, Gail & Rev. Rick Smith of Bettendorf and Sammie & Stan Jones of Houston, Texas; their son, Craig Poag of Irving, Texas; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
They were preceded in death by their son, Mark; and their grandson, Jason.