Marguerite Faye Hynum Poag

Faye Poag, age 90, peacefully gained her heavenly wings Wednesday, May 20, 2020, with her daughter by her side. Faye was born in Lake Village, Arkansas, on July 8, 1929, to her parents, Ben A. and Alline Hynum. She grew up with her sisters, Yvonne and Marna, in Eudora, Arkansas, until they moved to Monroe, LA in 1939. Faye graduated from Ouachita Grammar, Middle, and High School. She went on to graduate from Northeast Junior College, and then Northwestern State College in Natchitoches with a teaching degree. She got her master’s and +30 at Northeast Louisiana University. She taught for a short time at Highland Elementary and then moved to Lakeshore Elementary, where she taught 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades, until she retired after teaching 30 years. She loved her students and fellow teachers so much and they loved her! Faye loved teaching from the time she taught her little sister when they were little. Later in life, she also taught in many other places. She tutored at the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home, taught English as a second language to the Vietnamese, taught senior citizen classes at West Ouachita Senior Center so they could get their GED, taught summer education classes at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo, and was head of the Community Education Program using local schools for classes for the public. She was a Sunday School teacher for many years and was Education Superintendent at Southside Methodist, now Lea Joyner Methodist Church.

Faye was always very patriotic, which she learned at an early age. Faye joined the Ft. Miro DAR chapter in 1964 with her mother and sisters, and was a member for 56 years. They were very faithful and both Faye and Yvonne held several offices. Faye enjoyed being chairman for the Junior American Citizenship essay contest and encouraging all the students. She was Regent from 2005-2007 and really enjoyed being active and helping in this way. DAR held a special place in her heart, as well as love of country and God. She also had lots of fun being in the Louisiana Legend plays at the zoo, telling about the settling of the area. It brought out the actress in her that her students and grandchildren saw when she read to them!

Faye loved her church, Lea Joyner Methodist, and all her church family. Her parents were charter members of Southside Methodist with Lea Joyner. Faye served in any way she could—in choirs, as a Sunday School member and teacher, and on many committees. She loved God above all things and tried to serve him by serving others.

Faye always loved singing—from childhood plays with her sisters and friends, to school, church, and organizations, such as DAR where she led the National Anthem. She sang solos, in duets, quartets, and ensembles at church and loved it. Even in the last few years, she loved singing with her daughter, family, and friends any time they could. It brought her much joy and she could hardly sit still when the music came on!

Faye was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Alline Hynum; her beloved husband, P.A. Poag, II; stepson, Alex; sister, Marna LeBeck and husband Glynn; brother-in-law, Bob Warner; and sister-in-law, Margaret Walker. She is survived by her sister, Yvonne Warner; daughter, Cherie Cook Henderson and husband Scott; grandchildren, Chris Lodgen, Jeff Lodgen (Lisa), Brad Lodgen (Kelly), and Cas Henderson. She had seven great grandchildren, Chastin Manning (Matthew), Hunter Lodgen, Hannah Lodgen, Carter Lodgen, Maddy Lodgen, Finn Lodgen, and Margot Faye Lodgen. She loved her nieces and nephews, Susan Jewell, Robbie Warner (Kathy), Denise LeBeck, Margaret Montpas (Robert), and Judy Williams (Tom). She also had many great-nieces and nephews who held her heart! There were many beloved caregivers that she grew close to at Azalea Estates and with Serenity Care Providers and we thank them for loving her! She has made many friends through her life and many more in her last years by just being caring and thoughtful and complimentary. She was as interested in the waiter or waitress serving her, as her family many times. She loved getting her hair done by her close long-time friend Lauretta Tucker, going to lunch with her family, and getting her nails done. She taught us to look at the trees, the sky, the water, and notice a person’s eyes, hair, or dress and compliment them. Family was very important to her and the family loved being with her. She was patient, caring, fun, sometimes a drama queen, but always a great inspiration!

Due to the COVID precautions, there will be a family service and burial. When safety measures from the virus allows, we will have a memorial service to celebrate her life.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lea Joyner Memorial Methodist Church, Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo, or the Alzheimer’s Association.

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