Sylvia N. Poage

Sylvia Naomi Poage, 89, of Baxter, passed away Friday, Sept. 2, 2016, at the Acura Health Care Center of Baxter.

Sylvia was born June 27, 1927, in Ottumwa, to Rev. David and Hazel (Brown) Arnold. She attended several schools, but graduated from New Hampton High School. Following graduation she attended University of Dubuque. She was united in marriage to Donald Arthur Poage April 8, 1947. They made a home together on a farm in Corwith, where they raised their five children.

Sylvia was active in the Corwith Methodist Church where she held various jobs. She had a beautiful contralto voice and sang for many occasions. She also served as the choir director for many years. In her later life she worked at the Corwith Public Library for 18 years and enjoyed storytelling. She was also a member of the Corwith Women’s Club. Sylvia enjoyed reading and sewing, but her favorite was being a grandmother.

She is survived by her children, Robert (Sheryl) Poage of Lombard, Ill., Peggy (Joseph) Dvorak of Colfax, Debra (Thomas) Norton of Frankfort, Ill., David Poage and Timothy (Beth) Poage, both of Corwith; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Sylvia was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; her parents; her brothers, Clem and Edwin Arnold; and her sister, Shirley Chapman.

A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Sept. 12 at the Methodist Church in Corwith, with a lunch to follow. The burial service will be at 10 a.m. Sept. 13 at the cemetery in Baxter, with a coffee to follow at the Congregational church in Baxter.

Memorials may be made to the Corwith Library or the Methodist church in Corwith.

Online condolences may be made at www.iowacremation.com