In Memory Of
Nettie A. Poindexter
1940
2021
Nettie A. Poindexter
August 21, 1940 — September 25, 2021
Nettie "Honey" A. Poindexter passed away on September 25th, 2021, at Someren Glen Skilled Nursing facility.
Nettie was born on August 21, 1940, in Boissevain, Virginia to Henry and Dolly Lester. She was one of ten children. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Charles and two daughters Sandi Holton of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Beverly Purnell (Bill) of Centennial, Colorado. She is also survived by four grand-children: Carly Holton, Bruer Holton, Kaitlyn Koenig and Riley Purnell. Nettie was a soon to be a great-Honey with her first great grand-child due to be born in December. Nettie is also survived by two sisters, Sally Hess (Herbert) of Tazwell, VA and Bonnie Bolen of Roanoke, VA. Nettie was preceded in death by her parents; Henry and Dolly and seven siblings, Tootsie, Pete, Jack, Buddy Ray, Nancy, Audrey and Connie.
Charles and Nettie met on the streets of Pocahantas, Virginia, in a rainstorm where Charles ran into her and knocked her belongings out of her hand. He told her to send him the bill for having her nurse's uniform cleaned but some time later, he asked her out on a date and so began their 58-year love affair.
Nettie was a caregiver by nature. She helped raise her younger siblings, went on to become a medical assistant and finally a childcare provider. Though her passion was for caring for her patients; first at Dr. Porter's office in Pocahantas and finally at Dr. Whitmore's office in Norfolk, VA.
She was so compassionate. One of Nettie's dearest friends, Donna, told a couple of stories about how Nettie was by her side when her husband Jimmy passed, sleeping on the floor in the living room while Donna slept on her couch. Donna offered my mom the couch, but she insisted on lying beside her on the floor. Then, when Donna's son Jonathan was in a tragic accident, my mom was once again by her side, sleeping beside Donna at Jonathan's bedside, and again on the floor until a nurse came in and offered them recliners on another floor in a staff room.
Nettie loved sports but preferred college sports over all others. She loved the Duke Blue Devils college basketball team and the Virginia Tech Hokies football team. She was an avid Washington Redskins fan and was a Boston Red Sox fan. Her love of sports carried her into her years of volunteer service at Azalea Little League in Norfolk, Va.
Nettie was the best cook ever, and though her children did not inherit her love of cooking, she did teach her daughter Beverly how to make some of her favorites. Nettie could not cook a small meal; she always prepared enough to feed a small army. It was one of the things that was loved and frustrated her family because they would have to clean the kitchen. She always said the sign of a good cook was always a messy kitchen. She was simply the best.
Becoming "Honey," as her grandchildren called her, forever changed her life. She loved her four grandchildren with all her heart and was over the moon excited to hear the news that she was going to be a "Great-Honey" in December.
Though her time at Someren Glen was short, Nettie could feel the love of the community around her. And as always, she was always worried about those around her whom she felt were not getting the love and attention they needed. The last couple years have been tough on Nettie, both physically and mentally, but she had the love and support around her that she needed to keep scrapping, until it was time for Jesus to call her home. Though our hearts here on earth are hurting, we all know she is up in heaven raising hell (sticking up for the underdog) and giving hugs to all of those she loved.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks for donations to be sent to:
Suites at Someren Glen
In memory of Nettie Poindexter
5000 E Arapahoe Rd.
Centennial, Co 80122
Please when donating, specify the Chaplain fund or Well-Being of Staff Members fund
SERVICES
Saturday, October 9th at 11:00 a.m.
Smoky Hill Baptist Church
19315 E Smoky Hill Rd
Centennial, CO 80015
To share a special memory or condolence message with Nettie's family, please visit the guestbook below.
Nettie was born on August 21, 1940, in Boissevain, Virginia to Henry and Dolly Lester. She was one of ten children. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Charles and two daughters Sandi Holton of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Beverly Purnell (Bill) of Centennial, Colorado. She is also survived by four grand-children: Carly Holton, Bruer Holton, Kaitlyn Koenig and Riley Purnell. Nettie was a soon to be a great-Honey with her first great grand-child due to be born in December. Nettie is also survived by two sisters, Sally Hess (Herbert) of Tazwell, VA and Bonnie Bolen of Roanoke, VA. Nettie was preceded in death by her parents; Henry and Dolly and seven siblings, Tootsie, Pete, Jack, Buddy Ray, Nancy, Audrey and Connie.
Charles and Nettie met on the streets of Pocahantas, Virginia, in a rainstorm where Charles ran into her and knocked her belongings out of her hand. He told her to send him the bill for having her nurse's uniform cleaned but some time later, he asked her out on a date and so began their 58-year love affair.
Nettie was a caregiver by nature. She helped raise her younger siblings, went on to become a medical assistant and finally a childcare provider. Though her passion was for caring for her patients; first at Dr. Porter's office in Pocahantas and finally at Dr. Whitmore's office in Norfolk, VA.
She was so compassionate. One of Nettie's dearest friends, Donna, told a couple of stories about how Nettie was by her side when her husband Jimmy passed, sleeping on the floor in the living room while Donna slept on her couch. Donna offered my mom the couch, but she insisted on lying beside her on the floor. Then, when Donna's son Jonathan was in a tragic accident, my mom was once again by her side, sleeping beside Donna at Jonathan's bedside, and again on the floor until a nurse came in and offered them recliners on another floor in a staff room.
Nettie loved sports but preferred college sports over all others. She loved the Duke Blue Devils college basketball team and the Virginia Tech Hokies football team. She was an avid Washington Redskins fan and was a Boston Red Sox fan. Her love of sports carried her into her years of volunteer service at Azalea Little League in Norfolk, Va.
Nettie was the best cook ever, and though her children did not inherit her love of cooking, she did teach her daughter Beverly how to make some of her favorites. Nettie could not cook a small meal; she always prepared enough to feed a small army. It was one of the things that was loved and frustrated her family because they would have to clean the kitchen. She always said the sign of a good cook was always a messy kitchen. She was simply the best.
Becoming "Honey," as her grandchildren called her, forever changed her life. She loved her four grandchildren with all her heart and was over the moon excited to hear the news that she was going to be a "Great-Honey" in December.
Though her time at Someren Glen was short, Nettie could feel the love of the community around her. And as always, she was always worried about those around her whom she felt were not getting the love and attention they needed. The last couple years have been tough on Nettie, both physically and mentally, but she had the love and support around her that she needed to keep scrapping, until it was time for Jesus to call her home. Though our hearts here on earth are hurting, we all know she is up in heaven raising hell (sticking up for the underdog) and giving hugs to all of those she loved.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks for donations to be sent to:
Suites at Someren Glen
In memory of Nettie Poindexter
5000 E Arapahoe Rd.
Centennial, Co 80122
Please when donating, specify the Chaplain fund or Well-Being of Staff Members fund
SERVICES
Saturday, October 9th at 11:00 a.m.
Smoky Hill Baptist Church
19315 E Smoky Hill Rd
Centennial, CO 80015
To share a special memory or condolence message with Nettie's family, please visit the guestbook below.
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