Barbara Ann Griffin Poe

ASHEBORO — Barbara Ann Griffin Poe, 82, of Asheboro, NC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 10, 2025, from liver cancer. Barbara is now walking the streets of gold, hand in hand with David.

Barbara was born Feb. 23, 1943, in South Boston, VA, to the late George “Morton” Griffin and Ernestine Tuck Griffin of Aarons Creek, VA. 

Barbara graduated from Halifax County High School in 1961 and Phillips Business College. Barbara began her working career at Burlington Industries and went on to become a NC realtor. 

Upon moving to Asheboro in 2001, Barbara also worked with SECU and the NC Zoo Society. Barbara was a member of First Baptist Church of Asheboro for 24 years and loved her church family. 

Barbara cherished family time with her children and attending the functions of her grandchildren. David and Barbara loved to travel and passed that enjoyment to their children and grandchildren. David and Barbara saw sights in all 50 states in addition to the courthouses in all 100 NC counties. They enjoyed bringing back their treasures of memorabilia from their travels, antique shops, auctions and yard sales. Barbara was known and cherished for her display of Santas every Christmas season. 

Barbara also enjoyed cross stitch, sewing and was always just a call away to stitch something for you. Though in the end Barbara could not travel or go like she desired, she will always be remembered for her helping hand with food and childcare for those in need. 

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Dr. David Poe; her parents, Morton and Ernestine Griffin; her brother, George Griffin; and sister, Helen McLaughlin.

She is survived by her children: daughter, Ashley Proctor-Gann (Roger) of Asheboro; son, Brian Poe (Natalie) of Seagrove; grandchildren, Emily Gann, Cassie Proctor, Reece Poe and Kynleigh Poe. Barbara also leaves behind cherished nieces and nephew Angie Mason, Bobby Griffin and Jean Herbert, as well as their extended families.

The family would like to express our sincere appreciation for the care and support from friends, family, medical caregivers and Hospice. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Barbara’s memory to:

— First Baptist Church Asheboro - Hall Ministerial Endowment Fund.

— The Juvenile Diabetes Association in Barbara’s memory.

The family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday, April 13, 2025, from 2-3 p.m. in the sanctuary at First Baptist Church in Asheboro. A service will follow at 3 p.m. with Reverend Stephen Owen and Reverend Mark Hall officiating.

Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro is serving the Poe family.