Obituary of Brenda Jean Poe

Brenda Jean Poe, our friend, mother, Gran, and wife, of Roanoke, died peacefully at home Thursday, September 15, 2022.

Brenda lived a life of friendship, love, happiness, and smiles, and always sought the positives in any situation.

She had a lifelong love of music, and looked forward to time at the beach to refresh her spirit.

She was a member of Heights Community Church in Roanoke, where she so loved the music and biblical sermons.

She is survived by two daughters, Kari S. Good of Harrisonburg, Va., and Shari R. Hardy, and husband Craig, of Midlothian, Va., their two sons, Zachary J. Hardy, and wife Sagra, of Washington, DC, and Benjamin C. Hardy, of Richmond, Va., her husband, Donald L. Poe, of Roanoke, Jason D. Poe, and wife Kim, their two children, Micah Poe, and Hannah Poe of Trinity, NC., Jennifer D. Woliver, and husband Stephan, their two children, Grant Woliver, and Grace Woliver, of Belmont, NC.

Her siblings, Billy Hilbert (deceased), and wife Maxine, Elkton, Va., Jerry Hilbert, and wife Pat of Harrisonburg, Tom Hilbert, and wife Therese, of Mt. Crawford, Va., Kenneth Hilbert, and wife Lillian, who was Brenda’s best friend for over 60 years, of Bridgewater, Va., and Pat Harmon, and husband Rodney, of Penn Laird, Va.

Those wishing to make a contribution in her honor can do so at Valley Program for Aging Services, 975 S. High Street., Harrisonburg, Va., 22801, or to Heights Community Church, 2014 Memorial Ave. SW, Roanoke, Va. 24015.

A memorial Service will be held Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 11:30 am at Heights Community Church.  Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home of Roanoke.