September 24, 1939 – September 16, 2026 (86)
Joan Amos Poole, age 86 of Clarkesville, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Born in Atlanta on September 24, 1939, Mrs. Poole was the daughter of the late William S. and Roxie Marietta Horton Amos. After graduating from Chipley High School, Mrs. Poole worked in sales for the Sears & Roebuck Corporation. Mrs. Poole found joy in traveling, visiting with others, taking long walks, and capturing life’s special moments with her camera—as long as there was film in it. She had a natural gift for making people feel valued and encouraged, and she will be lovingly remembered for her kind and complimentary words, her gracious spirit, and her graceful, classy style. Mrs. Poole was a member of Cornelia Christian Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Poole is preceded in death by her husband Joe Frank Poole, son in law Mark Watson, and she was the last of 10 siblings and her immediate family.
Survivors include her daughter Susan Boyd Watson of Clarkesville, granddaughters Misti Elrond of Hoschton, Amber Watson of Cornelia and Heather Frantz (Joel) of Clarkesville, great grandchildren Blake Bingham (Kelsie), Madison Elrod, Easton Elrod, Ella Miller, Lily Frantz, Sophie Frantz, Olivia Frantz, and one on the way, great grandchildren Bo, Daisy, Penelope and one on the way, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM, Friday, September 18, 2026 at Hillside Memorial Chapel with Rev. Terry Rice, officiating. Interment will follow the service in Hillside Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service on Friday from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM.
An online guestbook is available at www.hillsidememorialchapel.com.
Arrangements by Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville.
