Lydia "Onie"

. Mrs. Lydia Arizona Poe, better know as Onie age 76, of Jefferson, NC died Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Poe was born on April 30, 1935 in Ashe County, to Gordon and Etta Dishman Black. In addition to her parents Mrs. Poe was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Ray Poe Sr., daughter, Lorraine Poe, brother, Jerry Black & half-sister, Josie Phipps. Mrs. Poe was a loving mother and grandmother.  She enjoyed quilting, gardening and spending time with her family. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 14, 2011 at 2:00 pm at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Bennie Roten & Rev Russell Sheets. Burial will follow in Mash Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Mrs. Poe is survived by: 7 sons: Ray Poe and wife Suzy & Rick Poe and wife Kathy all of West Jefferson,  Johnny Poe and wife Kathy of VA, Tim Poe, Joe Poe and wife Lorri, Donald Poe  & Ronald Poe and wife Heidi all of Jefferson 2 daughters: Loretta Taylor of Jefferson & Kathy Miller and husband Gary of West Jefferson 1 brother: Terry Black and wife Geneva of Jefferson 15 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to the family c/o Loretta Taylor, 3966 US Hwy 221 North, Jefferson, NC 28640.. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website, www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Poe's arrangements.