Alma Jean (Anderson) Poye, of Hot Springs, Ark., was born March 27, 1934, in Glendale, Ark., the daughter of the late Thomas Luther Anderson and Carolyn Eugenia (Woodrum) Anderson.
She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved quilting in the Pine Bluff Quilters Guild and had many awards for her efforts. Jean made quilts for every child, grandchild and great-grandchild for them to cherish and enjoy.
Mrs. Poye passed Friday, June 19, 2020, at the age of 86, while receiving end of life care from the incredibly compassionate staff of the Hot Springs Arkansas Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Alma was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Poye Jr.; daughter, Sharon Carruth; two sons, Joe Thomas and Scott Allan.
Survivors include her sister, Wanda Cardin (Bob), of Sheridan; sons, Derrel Wayne Poye (Cheryl), of Rockledge, Fla., and Michael Ray Poye, of Hot Springs; son-in-law, Ralph Carruth, of Huntsville Ala.; 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
A private memorial will be held for the family in July.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Mrs. Alma Poye's name can be made directly to the Arkansas Hospice Foundation, 14 Parkstone, NLR AR 72116.
Arrangements entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, 26620 W. Main St., Jacksonville, Ark., 501-982-3400.