Gennie Faye Bennett Poole, 84, of the Red Hill Community, passed away Friday evening, May 27, 2022, at the Veranda of Carnesville.
Born May 20, 1938, in Irwinville, she was the daughter of the late Hubert Henry and Earlene Doris Williams Bennett. She was the widow of the late Travis Wendell Poole, and mother of Melody Lynn Poole. Faye attended Truitt McConnell College and graduated from North Georgia Technical College. Faye was a homemaker, poultry farmer, and did computer repair. Faye was a member of the Broad River Baptist Church where she was active in the church, writing their newsletter and playing piano. Faye was known for her excellent sewing skills, enjoyed making fashionable clothing, and for her marksmanship.
Survivors include two sons, Wendell Poole, Deatsville, Alabama, and Thomas (Melissa) Poole, Toccoa, GA; three daughters, Sharron (William) Baker of Cleveland, GA, Elaine (George) Vaughn, Carnesville, and Jennifer (Mark) Schrader, Franklin NC; nine grandchildren, and eighteen great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; brother Nelson (Kaye) Bennett, Lavonia, and sister Sherlene McGee, Canon, GA.
Services will be Tuesday morning at 11am at the B D Ginn Memorial Chapel with Rev. Brandon Crunkleton. Interment will be in Franklin Memorial Gardens.
The body is at the Ginn Funeral Home. The families are at their respective homes and will receive friends from 6 until 8pm Monday evening at the funeral home. Flowers are welcome but those wishing to do so may make a memorial to a church of their choice.
Condolences may be left for the family at ginnfuneralhome.com.
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My sincerest and deepest condolences for your loss. I pray God will heal your hearts and give you peace.
My heartfelt condolences for your loss. I pray the family will be at peace.
Deepest condolences to your family. May God see you all through this terrible loss. My prayers are with you. God bless.
Elaine I’m so sorry for the loss of your mother. Will be thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Thinking of you Elaine and your family. Sorry for your loss during this tough time.
Wendell I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother.I know what you are going through,just lean on God to get you through.I will be praying for you and your family.
We are so sorry for your loss. She was such a sweet lady. Thinking about the entire family during this time.
Avis & Leonard Barrett
I’m so sorry to hear about Aunt Faye and my deepest condolences to the family. She taught me a lot when I came over in the summer time and I’ll never forget her.
Wendell, I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I pray that God will be with you and your family and provide a piece and comfort during this time of loss. My heartfelt condolences go out to you and the family.