Zoe Poiriez Obituary (1919 - 2003) - Taylorville, Illinois

Zoe Poiriez, 84, of Memphis, TN, formerly of Stonington, IL died Saturday, September 20, 2003 in Memphis, TN. She was born July 11, 1919 in Indiana, the daughter of Joe and Marie Herfolt Gorino. On August 13, 1938 she married Benny Poiriez and he preceded in death on June 7, 1999. Mrs. Poiriez was a member of the First Baptist Church in Stonington, IL and a member of the Dorcas Society at the church. Surviving are her daughter, Rose Marie Bryan and husband Dallas of Memphis, TN; 3 Grandchildren: Jan Bowen and husband Joe of Franklin, TN; Jered Bryan of Dallas, TX and Jeff Bryan of Memphis, TN. 3 Great Grandchildren: Carly Bowen, Mallory Bowen and Parker Bowen. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two brothers, John and Joe Gorino. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am Thursday, September 25, 2003 in First Baptist Church, Stonington, IL with Rev. Wayne Mollohon officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 pm - 8:00 Wednesday in McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville, IL. Burial will be in Old Stonington Cemetery, Stonington, IL. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Stonington, IL or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.