Alma Lorene Poole, a resident of Denham Springs, passed away on Tuesday December 3, 2024, at the age of 89. Lorene was born in Poplarville, MS on July 21, 1935, to Oscar and Jewel Simmons.
Lorene was co-owner of Process Measurements and Monitors with her husband for over 30 years. She was VP and bookkeeper. She enjoyed creating gifts using plastic canvas, doing crossword and word search puzzles, watching Game Show Network with Jeopardy being her favorite. She was former matriarch of the Mama’s Family Bowling Team for many years, but most of all she loved spending time with her family.
Lorene is survived by her daughter Barbara Poole Carlton, sons Doug Poole(Mary) and Robert Poole. Grandchildren: Jennifer McNelly, Misty Roberts-Armstrong(Ryan), Rachel Carlton Casso(Lawrence),Amanda, Emily, and Dougie Poole, Austin Poole(Ronda), Ashley Poole Bridevaux(Jacob),Madison and Alexandra ”Alex” Poole. Great-Grandchildren: Lindsey and Ian McNelly, Aubry and Izzy Penton, Michael and Lexi Armstrong, Colton Casso, Olivia Lorene Casso- her namesake with whom she shared a special bond, Nolan and Deaken Poole. Brothers John Simmons and Mark Simmons, various nieces and nephews and family members Melinda Garcia, Joe and Miranda Zeitoun.
She was preceded in death by her husband Alexander David Poole Sr, her parents, sons Michael Roberts and Alexander David Poole Jr., brothers James “Jim”, Huey, Roy “Coleman”, Jesse, Larry, Jerry, Henry “Ott” and Paul Simmons.
Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home Denham Springs, on Monday December 9, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM with service at 1:00 pm. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.
Special thanks to Rachel Casso, Mary Poole and Shawn Poole Landry for their special care of her and for the assistance of Gentiva Hospice.
6 comments
Margaret Latimer Boyd
December 11, 2024 at 12:31 am
For the years Lorene and I were neighbors and friends, she was truly a wonderful, caring person. The world is a better place because of people like Lorene.
May God bless the kids she loved so very much.
Donna Schoonmaker
December 9, 2024 at 5:59 pm
Barbara and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this most difficult time. May God provide His comfort and peace completely.
Rena' Aucoin Byrd
December 6, 2024 at 3:28 pm
Barbara, so sorry to hear about your mom. Losing a parent is always hard, especially around the holidays. Prayers for you and your family.
Sarah Norris
December 6, 2024 at 7:50 am
Lorene was a gentle soul that always had a beautiful smile. She had a presences about her that could make everyone feel at ease and valued.
She was a loving Mama to Mike and a wonderful Granny to Jennifer and Misty…. I couldn’t have been blessed with a more amazing Mother in Law.
My heart goes out to you Barbara and family.
Shawn Poole Landry
December 5, 2024 at 7:53 pm
To Poole family, my prayers are with y’all. I praise God to have had the privilege to be in this family. I will never forget Granny, how she has always been so wonderful, kind and caring. I will always think of her when I hear game show.
‘Til we meet again, welcome to your Heavenly home Granny you will be missed by many….. I love you!’
Melanie prevost
December 5, 2024 at 6:04 pm
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My mother always had stories/memories to share of her when Uncle David first met her….
She was beautiful 😍
❤