She was born June 6, 1941 in New Madrid, MO., to the late John H. and Dorothy Ullom Edwards Sr..
On October 3, 1981 in New Madrid, MO., Dorothy Leigh married Cloyce Poore, who preceded her in death on July 17, 2016.
Survivors include: her children, Andy Carroll of New Madrid, MO., Lesleigh (Bill) Reeves of Madison, MS., Curt (Kelly) Poore of Jackson, MO., Mark (Yolanda) Poore of Tampa, FL., Thad Poore of Hartselle, AL., and Leslie (Brad) Kenedy of East Prairie, MO.; one sister, Betty J. Edwards of Memphis, TN.; 13 grandchildren, Lynleigh Carroll, Logan Carroll, Taylor (Matt) Hamlett, James Curtis (Jordan) Poore, Park Poore, Josh (Beth) Dixson, Addison Poore, Landon Poore, Hannah Poore, Ethan Poore, Evan and August Kenedy; four great grandchildren, Ruby Hamlett, Skylar Dixson, Gillian Dixson and Brody Weir.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one brother, John H. Edwards II and one sister, Sue Edwards Martin.
Visitation will be held on July 13, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in New Madrid, MO. with Bro. Jeff Polk and Rev. Terry Lippstreu officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in New Madrid, MO.
Memorial Donations:
New Madrid United Methodist Church
627 Mill St.
New Madrid, MO 63869
On line condolences may be sent to www.nunneleefuneralchapel.com
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